Sony CDX-C710 manual

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) 3-856-120- 12 (2) Operating Instructions CDX-C710  1996 by Sony Corporation FM / AM Compact Disc Player 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[...]

2 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (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 a rotary remote or a wireless remote. In addition to the CD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD chang[...]

3 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN T able of Contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 4 Detaching the front panel .................................. 4 Preparing the rotary remote .............................. 4 Setting the clock ..........................[...]

4 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) 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 ball-point pen. Note When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, [...]

5 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) 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 ). The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). The minute digits flash. 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock st[...]

6 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Creating a pr ogram — 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 in each program. You can store the progarms in memory. 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (3) ([...]

7 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 3 Press (4) ( n ) repeatedly until the desired program appears. Program 1 playback µ Program 2 playback µ Programs 1 and 2 playback µ Normal playback Program Play starts. To go back to the normal playback mode, select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above. Note “NO DATA” appears in the di[...]

8 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 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 the station while dri[...]

9 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Note If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased. Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 2 Press the number button ( (1) to (10) ) momentarily where the desired statio[...]

10 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) 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 button) Every time you press (SOURCE) , the source changes as follows: [...]

11 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN OFF Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Press (MUTE) to mute the sound. Press (OFF) to turn off the unit. By rotating the control while pushing (the PRESET/DISC control) Rotate the control while pushing it to: • Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons. • Change[...]

12 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination color to amber or green. • BEEP to turn on or off the beeps. • DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display. • D.INFO (dual information) to display the clock and the play mode a[...]

13 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds. Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) o[...]

14 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (CD changer with 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 a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback (page 15). 1 Play the CD and[...]

15 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Notes • Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press (DSPL) . • The track names are not displayed during MD playback. • If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC” appears in the di[...]

16 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Creating a pr ogram — CD Program Memory (CD changer with program memory function) 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 in each program. You can store the programs in[...]

17 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 2 Press (1) ( N ) repeatedly until “DEL” appears. To erase Program 2, press (4) ( n ) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears. 3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The entire program is erased. 4 When you finish erasing programs, press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. Adding tracks to [...]

18 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Adjusting the effect level 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). 2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds. 3 Press (+) or (–) repeatedly until the desired surround menu appears. 4 Press (4) ( n ). 5 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 10.[...]

19 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 4 Press (LIST) for two seconds. When the effect setting is complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode. Playing the disc with the stored surround menu 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “D.FILE” appears. 2 Press (4) ( n ) to select the “D[...]

20 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Adjusting the fader (F AD) Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume of the output sound from the rear speakers is lowered automatically to improve the efficiency of the listening position setting. If you want to raise the rear speaker volume, adjust the fader. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of[...]

21 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode. Adjusting the turn-over frequency You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over frequencies. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). 2 Press (SOUND) for two s[...]

22 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Memorizing only the desir ed TV channels You can store up to 10 channels on the number buttons in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the TV channel that you want to store on the number button. 3 Keep[...]

23 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) 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 (1) ( N ). 3 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD or MD. 4 Press (4) ( n ). 5 Pr[...]

24 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Additional 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 i[...]

25 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN 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 muc[...]

26 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Location of contr ols Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 22 2 OFF button 4, 5 3 SOUND button 11, 18, 19, 20, 21 4 (+) (–) (volume/sub output level/bass/ treble/balance/fader control) buttons 5, 9[...]

27 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) OFF SOURCE SEEK AMS PRESET DISC – = + + + FF – REW SOUND – + MUTE DSPL MODE DIR SEL The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 DIR button (DIR) does not work with this unit. 3 SOURCE button 4 S[...]

28 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 15 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 C[...]

29 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN T roubleshooting guide The following check 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[...]

30 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer. Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer. 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 un[...]

31 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) EN Index A Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 13 Automatic tuning 9 Auto Scroll 12 B Balance 11 Bass 11, 20 Bank Play 15 Beep tone 12 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8, 22 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 5, 12 CD program memory 6, 16 Clock 5 D Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 18 Dimmer 12 Direct disc se[...]

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120- 12 (2) Sony Corporation Printed in Japan[...]