Sony CDX-C780 Primary manual

Operating Instructions  1998 by Sony Corporation EN FM / AM Compact Disc Player CDX-C780 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 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[...]

2 EN W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either an optional rotary commander or an optional wireless remote. In addition to the CD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit * 1 . If you operate this unit or conn[...]

3 EN T able of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 6 Detaching the front panel .................................. 6 Setting the clock ...............................................[...]

4 EN Location of contr ols Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25, 31 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 13, 19, 21, 24, 31 3 6 (eject) button (located on the front of the unit hidden by the front panel) 8 4 SOURCE (source select) button 8, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24, 2[...]

5 EN Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button 7 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote. 8 SOURCE button 9 MODE/DIR button (MODE) control[...]

6 EN Reset button Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Notes • Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions. • When you connect the power s[...]

7 EN Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (SET UP). 1 Press (5) ( n ). The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (5) ( n ). The minute digits flash. 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock starts. to go forward to go backward to go forward to go b[...]

8 EN Changing the displayed item Each time you press (DSPL) , the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name * 1 /Artist name * 2 $ Track name * 1 $ Clock $ MOTION DISPLAY * 3 * 1 If you inserted a non-CD TEXT disc, “NO D.Name” or “NO T.Name” appears in the display. * 2 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears i[...]

9 EN If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “A.Scrl” appears. 3 Press (5) ( n ) to select “A.Scrl on.” 4 Press (SHIFT) To cancel Auto Scroll, select ?[...]

10 EN Cr eating a progr am — CD Program Memory You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks for each program. You can store the programs in memory. 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. “P 1” shows Program 1 [...]

11 EN Playing the stored program You can select: • PGM 1 to play Program 1. • PGM 2 to play Program 2. • PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2. 1 Press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press (5) ( n ) repeatedly until the desired program appears. Program 1 playback µ Program 2 playback µ Programs 1 and 2 pl[...]

12 EN Erasing tracks in a program 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. To select Program 2, press (5) ( n ) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. 2 Press (2) ( N ) or (5) ( n ) to select the track you want to erase. The track currently registered in slot 6 of Program 1. 3 Press (6) (ENTE[...]

13 EN CD Player/Radio 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 stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent acc[...]

14 EN If you cannot tune in a preset station Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received. Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT) , then pr[...]

15 EN Radio Erasing the station name 1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for two seconds. 2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds. The station name appears in the display. 3 Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase. 4 Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase other names. 5 Press (LIST) f[...]

16 EN By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control) 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 stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in a specific station. B[...]

17 EN Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control. Tip You can control the operative direction[...]

18 EN 3 Press (5) ( n ) to select the desired setting (for example: on or off). For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (5) ( n ) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (2) ( N ) makes the contrast lower. 4 Press (SHIFT) . After the mode setting is complete, the display goes back to normal playback mode. Adjusting the fr equency of the subwoofer([...]

19 EN With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc. Playing a CD or MD 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the CD or MD. 2 Press (MODE) until the desired u[...]

20 EN Playing tr acks 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 (7) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2 Repeat off Z Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To go back to normal playback mode, select “Repe[...]

21 EN Cr eating a progr am — Program Memory (CD/MD unit with the program memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks for each program. You can store the programs in memory. 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for [...]

22 EN Adding tracks to a program 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above. To select Program 2, press (5) ( n ) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. 2 Press (2) ( N ) or (5) ( n ) to s[...]

23 EN Erasing tracks in a program 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above. To select Program 2, press (5) ( n ) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. 2 Press (2) ( N ) or (5) ( n ) to [...]

24 EN 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 (6) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.[...]

25 EN Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD unit with the custom file function or 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 23). 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display. When you assign [...]

26 EN 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. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank” appears. 2 Press (5) ( n ) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears[...]

27 EN Storing a surr ound effect onto CDs — Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom File (CD unit the with custom file function) Once you have registered the desired surround menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same surround menu every time you play that disc. (Only when you have labeled a disc by the Custom File function.) 1 Press (LIST) for tw[...]

28 EN Display window LP1 All LP2 Front LP3 Front R LP4 Front L LP5 Rear Center of sound field Normal setting ( 1 + 2 + 3 ) Front part ( 1 + 2 ) Right front ( 2 ) Left front ( 1 ) Rear part ( 3 ) 2 1 3 4 Rotate the dial to adjust the center of the sound field to the left or right. Then set the center of the sound field. 5 Press (5) ( n ). 6 Rotate t[...]

29 EN Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image[...]

30 EN Adjusting the volume of the bass and tr eble You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). 2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or “TRE” appears. 3 Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display[...]

31 EN 3 Press (5) ( n ). The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound and the setting is stored. 4 Press (SHIFT) . Notes • The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels are received, some number buttons will remain empty. • When a preset number is indicated [...]

32 EN Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 14). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) momentarily 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 [...]

33 EN W atching 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 (2) ( N ). 3 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD or MD. 4 Press (5) ( n ). 5 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV or video. 6 Press [...]

34 EN 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. Warning Never use a fus[...]

35 EN Dismounting the unit 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free. 2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed. 3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting. 4 Repeat ste[...]

36 EN Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 19 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 CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Signal-to-noise ratio 99[...]

37 EN T roubleshooting guide Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. Cause/Solution • 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 power cord or battery h[...]

38 EN Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with tracks recorded on it. Press the reset button of the unit. Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C (122°F). Display[...]

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