US00COV-U.fm masterpage:Right 3-227-351-11 (1) FM/AM MiniDisc Player US Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MDX-CA680X Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
masterpage:Left US01INT-U.fm Warning Welcome ! 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
masterpage:Right US02TOC-U.fm Table of Contents Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on MDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . .
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional) D S DISPLAY SCROLL OPEN DSPL C/PRESET DIS MODE LIST MENU SEEK SEEK SOUND PRESET + ENTER MENU DISC + LIST OFF SEEK– SOUN D SOURCE DISC – SEEK+ ENTE R PRESET – OFF (SEEK) (–): to select leftwards/.
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left Precautions Notes on MDs • If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas will extend automatically while the unit is operating. • Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road. • Do not open the shutter of the cartridge to expose the MD. Close immediately if the shutter opens. • Never touch the surface of the disc inside.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Getting Started Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left Attaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) (or insert an MD) to operate the unit. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 A Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. B 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to set the hour.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm (With optional unit) MD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD.” 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts. Note 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.
US03MD-U.fm Notes • Some characters cannot be displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll. • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. masterpage:Left Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) Tip When Auto scroll is set to OFF and the disc/track name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll. You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo).
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. • You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function.
US03MD-U.fm Selecting specific tracks 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/PRESET) repeatedly until “BANK SEL” appears. 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Label the tracks. masterpage:Left Playing specific tracks only You can select: • BANK-ON — to play the tracks with the “PLAY” setting.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Receiving the stored stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
US03MD-U.fm Storing only the desired stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that you want to store. 4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM” appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm 5 Press (ENTER). Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start storing station names: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. Tuning in a station through a list — List-up 1 During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display.
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left By rotating the control Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). SEEK/AMS control Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. Rotate and release to: – Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically. Rotate, hold, and release to: – Fast-forward/reverse a track.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below. Adjusting the sound characteristics To increase You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source. To decrease 1 If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
US03MD-U.fm Changing the sound and display settings masterpage:Left 1 Press (MENU). To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD Playback. 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) 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. — Menu The following items can be set: SET (Set Up) • CLOCK (page 8) • BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Boosting the bass sound — My Best sound Position (MBP) — D-bass When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with the MBP button. You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound.
US03MD-U.fm TV/Video (optional) You can control an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit. masterpage:Left Storing TV channels automatically The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and assigns them to number buttons in order of their frequency. Watching the TV Caution 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” or “AUX” appears. If tuning in a station while driving, use AUTO MEM (Automatic Memory) to prevent accidents.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Storing only the desired TV channels You can assign up to 12 channels (6 each for TV1 and TV2) to the number buttons in the order of your choice. 1 Select “TV” (see “Watching the TV” on page 20). 2 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the TV channel you want to assign to each number button. 3 Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a small beep. The number button indication and “MEM” appear in the display.
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left Displaying the information stored on a disc Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback. 1 * ***** ****** 1 2 3 4 5 — Simultaneous Play The simultaneous play function does not work while you are listening to the radio. Example: When CD unit 1 is selected CD 1 1 SCHUBERT 2 MO Z A R T 3 BACH 4 L I SZT 5 CHOP I N 6 7 8 9 ? 10 ? Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “SIMUL-SEL” appears.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm 6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a “TV” or “AUX (video).” Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement 7 Press (ENTER). Simultaneous Play starts. If you are already watching the TV or video and want to listen to a CD or MD as well, follow the same steps. 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.
US03MD-U.fm masterpage:Left Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). Replacing the lithium battery 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
US03MD-U.fm Troubleshooting masterpage:Left The power antenna does not extend. The power antenna does not have a relay box. The operation buttons do not function. The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No sound. • Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to adjust the volume. • Cancel the ATT function.
masterpage:Right US03MD-U.fm The “ST” indication flashes. • Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 18). A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 18). *1 When an error occurs during playback of a MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
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