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Table of Contents

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 14
Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan ................................................. 15

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 15

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 15

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 16

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 17

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 17

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 18
Maintenance ....................................................... 19
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 19
Specifications ..................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21

This Unit Only

Location of controls ................................................. 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5
Preparing the rotary commander ..................... 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 6

MD Player

Listening to a MD ............................................... 6
Playing a MD in various modes ....................... 8

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 9

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
Storing the station names

— Station Memo .......................................... 10

Locating a station by name

— List-up ...................................................... 11

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander .......................... 11
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 12
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 13
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 13

Summary of Contents for MDX-62

Page 1: ...nnections 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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No MDX C7900 Serial No ...

Page 2: ... 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception whic...

Page 3: ...ubleshooting guide 21 This Unit Only Location of controls 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit 5 Detaching the front panel 5 Preparing the rotary commander 5 Setting the clock 6 MD Player Listening to a MD 6 Playing a MD in various modes 8 Radio Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory BTM 9 Memorizing only the desired stations 9 Receiving the memorized stations 9 Storing the station n...

Page 4: ...election buttons 14 D BASS dial 13 Refer to the pages for details 1 SEEK AMS seek Automatic Music Sensor manual search control 7 9 10 14 17 2 MODE band unit select 9 14 3 SOURCE source select button 6 9 14 4 Dial volume bass treble left right front rear control 6 10 11 12 16 5 SOUND button 12 6 Display window 7 6 eject button 6 8 LIST button Disc Memo 16 List up 11 16 Station Memo 10 11 9 DSPL dis...

Page 5: ...sition Preparing the rotary commander When you mount the rotary commander attach the label in the illustration below A B Reset button OFF RELEASE 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 Pressing the reset button will erase the...

Page 6: ...D Player Listening to an MD Simply insert the MD Playback starts automatically If an MD is already inserted press SOURCE repeatedly until MD appears The title of the MD and the track title will be displayed on the display window then the playing time will appear Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD Tip If the name of the MD is too long you can scroll it across the display window by press...

Page 7: ...e is selected The disc or track name appears depending on the setting when you press SOURCE to select an MD If you press DSPL to change the display item the disc or track name of the MD is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off 1 During playback press SHIFT 2 Press 2 SET UP repeatedly until A Scrl appears 3 Press 4 n to select A Scrl on 4 Press SHIFT To cancel Auto Scroll se...

Page 8: ... MODE REP SHUF 1 SHIFT 2 3 4 5 6 7 SET UP PLAY MODE REP SHUF Playing a MD in various modes You can play MDs in various modes Intro Intro Scan lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks Repeat Repeat Play repeats the current track Shuf Shuffle Play plays all the tracks in random order Searching for the desired track Intro Scan 1 During playback press SHIFT Every time you press SHIFT only ...

Page 9: ...ons with weak signals If only a few stations are received some number buttons will retain their former setting When a number is indicated in the display the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed Memorizing only the desired stations You can store up to 10 stations on each band 20 for FM1 and FM2 10 for AM in the order of your choice 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tu...

Page 10: ...ch character 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 press 3 PLAY MODE repeatedly until Local local seek mod...

Page 11: ...to the station currently playing appears in the display 2 Press LIST repeatedly until you find the desired station 3 Press 5 ENTER to tune in the desired station Note Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds the display goes back to its normal mode To turn off the display press DSPL Radio Other Functions SOURCE MODE Other Functions Using the rotary commander The rotar...

Page 12: ...AL left right n FAD front rear 2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the dial functions as volume 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 the stations automat...

Page 13: ...nction boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D BASS dial This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system Moreover the Digital D bass function creates even sharper and more power...

Page 14: ...up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit Playing a CD or MD 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD 2 Press MODE until the desired unit appears for example CD2 or CD3 CD MD playback starts When a CD or MD unit is connected all the tracks play from the beginning Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL during CD MD playback the item changes as follows Elapsed playback time Disc name...

Page 15: ...SHIFT 2 Press 6 REP repeatedly until the desired setting appears z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2 z Repeat off Repeat Play starts 3 Press SHIFT To go back to the normal playback mode select Repeat off in step 2 above CD MD Unit Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play You can select Shuf 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order Shuf All to play all the tracks in random order for CD unit s ...

Page 16: ... desired character The flashing cursor moves to the next space If you press 1 N the flashing cursor moves to the left 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name 3 To return to the normal CD playback mode press LIST for two seconds Tip To erase correct a name enter _ under bar for each character Erasing the disc memo 1 Select the CD unit page 14 2 Press LIST for two seconds 3 Press DSPL for tw...

Page 17: ...s you want 1 Start playing the disc and press SHIFT Then press 3 PLAY MODE for two seconds Bank edit mode 3 Repeat step 2 to set the Play or Skip mode on all the tracks 4 Press 3 PLAY MODE for two seconds The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode 5 Press SHIFT Notes You can set the Play and Skip mode on up to 24 tracks You cannot set the Skip mode on all the tracks Playing the specified trac...

Page 18: ...r position If your car is equipped with a power aerial it will extend automatically while the unit is operating If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual please consult your nearest Sony dealer Moisture Condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area moisture may condense on the lenses inside the MD player Should this occur the unit will not ...

Page 19: ...y 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 much force Otherwise the connectors may be damaged Main unit Back of the front panel Release key supplied Dismounting the unit µ µ µ µ Press the clip inside...

Page 20: ...um power output 40 W 4 at 4 ohms General Outputs Line outputs 2 Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead Illumination control lead Tone controls Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery negative ground Dimensions Approx 178 50 184 mm 71 8 2 71 4 w h d Mounting dimensions Approx 182 53 162 mm 71 4 21 8 61 2 w h ...

Page 21: ...ng the connectors page 19 for details The beep tone is attenuated page 13 Cause Solution Another MD is already loaded The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way Defective MD or dusty CD Press the reset button The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20 The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car Problem A disc cannot be loaded Play does not begin The operation butt...

Page 22: ...ush Reset Not Ready Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD MD unit No disc is inserted in the CD MD unit A CD MD cannot play because of some problem A CD is dirty or inserted upside down 2 An MD does not play because of some problem 2 No tracks have been recorded on an MD 2 The CD MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted p...

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