Sony MDX-C670 manual

Operating Instructions  1997 by Sony Corporation EN FM / AM MiniDisc Player MDX-C670 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 cal[...]

2 EN W elcome ! 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 informat[...]

3 EN T able of Contents With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer Playing a CD or an MD .................................... 12 Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ................................................. 13 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .............................................. 13 Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Pla[...]

4 EN 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. Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front [...]

5 EN Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (2) (SET UP). 1 Press (4) ( n ). 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . 3 Press (SHIFT) . When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears. Note If the POWER SELECT switch[...]

6 EN Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. 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. Note If “ ” or “ ” appears in the display, [...]

7 EN 3 Press (4) ( n ) to select “Intro on.” Playback starts. 4 Press (SHIFT) . To go back to the normal playback mode, select “Intro off” in step 3 above. Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until “Repeat 1” appears. Repeat play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To go back t[...]

8 EN 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 lis[...]

9 EN 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. Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (LIST) for two seconds. 3 Enter the char[...]

10 EN Other Functions Using the rotary r emote The rotary remote works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control the optional CD or MD changer with the rotary remote. By pressing the button (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) Every time you press (SOURCE) , the source changes as follows: Tuner n CD n MD Pressing (MODE) changes the ope[...]

11 EN 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 ?[...]

12 EN 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 th[...]

13 EN Playing tr acks in random or der — Shuffle Play 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. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired s[...]

14 EN 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 “_” (under- bar). 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[...]

15 EN Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer) You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD.” 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the disc currently playing appears in the display. If you add[...]

16 EN 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 ne[...]

17 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[...]

18 EN Location of controls Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 6, 8, 12, 15 2 SOUND button 11 3 MODE (band/changer select) button 7, 8, 12, 14 4 OFF button 4, 5 5 Dial (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader control) 5, 9, 11, 13, 14 6 Display window 7 6 (eject) button 5 8 DSPL (display mode chang[...]

19 EN Additional Information 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 GaAIAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW * * This output is the valve measured at a distance of [...]

20 EN T roubleshooting 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. General Problem No sound The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. No beep tone Cause/Solu[...]

21 EN 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 50°C (122ºF). Displ[...]

22 EN Inde x A Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 12 Automatic tuning 8 Auto Scroll 6, 12 B Balance 11 Bank Play 15 Bass 11 Beep tone 11 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 12 Clock 5 D, E Dimmer 11 Direct disc selection 13 Disc Memo 13 Display 6, 9, 12, 14 Dual information 11 F, G, H Fader 11 Front panel 4 Fuse 17 I, J, K Illumin[...]

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