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  • Page 1

    © 2000 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US FM/AM MiniDisc Player MDX-C6500X 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 call up[...]

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    2 W arning 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 in[...]

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    3 Notes on MDs Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust, MDs 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. Never touch the surface of the [...]

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    4 T able of Contents Location of controls ............................................. 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................. 7 Detaching the front panel ................................... 7 T urning the unit on/of f ....................................... 8 How to use the menu .....................[...]

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    5 Location of contr ols Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 Volume control dial 2 MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24 3 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 11, 13 During radio reception: Preset stations select 16, 18 During TV reception: Band se[...]

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    6 Location of contr ols Card remote commander RM-X91 Replacing the lithium battery When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Notes on lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediat[...]

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    7 Attaching the front panel Place the hole A in the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in. x Notes • Be careful 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 [...]

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    8 T urning the unit on/off Turning on the unit Press (SOURCE) or insert an MD in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 9 (MD/ CD) and page 15 (radio). Turning off the unit Press (OFF) to stop MD/CD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remain on). Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely turn off the unit. Note[...]

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    9 MD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to playing an MD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units. 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. Listening to an MD (with this unit only) 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the MD. Labe[...]

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    10 After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are scrolled in the display one by one in order. Note If you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is disp[...]

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    11 LIST DSPL PTY ENTER 1234 56 - SEEK/AMS REP SHUF MODE LIST DSPL PTY ENTER 1234 56 - SEEK/AMS REP SHUF MODE Locating a disc — Disc Selection When an optional CD/MD unit is connected, press either side of (DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc. The desired disc in the current optional CD/MD unit begins playback. Playing tracks r epeatedly — Rep[...]

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    12 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 13) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 14). 1 Start playing the disc you want to label. 2 Press (MENU)[...]

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    13 Erasing the disc memo 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD.” 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit. 3 Press (MENU) , then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME DEL” appears. 4 Press (ENTER) . 5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase. 6 Press (ENTER) for two s[...]

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    14 Selecting specific tr acks 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 you want to label. 2 Press (MENU) , then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BANK SEL” appears. 3 Press (ENTER) . Bank ed[...]

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    15 Memorizing only the desir ed stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want [...]

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    16 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 (6) ) on which the desired station is stored. Tip Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function). If you c[...]

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    17 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 (MENU) , then press ei[...]

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    18 Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. SOUND DSPL MODE SOUND DSPL MODE Locating a station by name — List-up 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the station [...]

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    19 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 find a specific station. By pushi[...]

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    20 Other operations Tip If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the engine. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. If you need to mount the rotary commander on the ri[...]

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    21 0dB D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF). 4 Press (ENTER) . After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode. Boosting the bass sound — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boos[...]

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    22 TV/Video (optional) You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit. W atching the TV 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the desired TV band. W atching a video 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select “AUX.?[...]

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    23 Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 17). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band FM 1 2 3 4 5 6 W W W C B K 1 1 B T 0 0 S U 2 S WR K I S 1 S L 1 .9 .7 1 Preset numbers 2 Stored station names 3 Frequencies * * If the[...]

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    24 Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated 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 de[...]

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    25 Dismounting the unit 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry 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 s[...]

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    26 Specifications 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 µW * * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from[...]

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    27 T r oubleshooting guide Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. No beep sound. Cause/Solution • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker system. • Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume. • The power cord or battery has [...]

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    28 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. Solution Insert the 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 recorded tracks on it. [...]