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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. CDX-C780 Serial No.
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The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either an optional rotary commander or an optional wireless remote.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 8 Playing a CD in various modes ... 9 Creating a program —...
Location of controls MODE SOURCE Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25, 31 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 13, 19, 21, 24, 31 3 6 (eject) button (located on the front of the unit hidden by the front panel) 8 4 SOURCE (source select) button 8, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33...
Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit first.
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. Reset button Notes •...
Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP). SET UP 1 Press (5) (n). SET UP The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. to go backward to go forward SET UP SET UP...
“CD” appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). Press (OFF) Stop playback Eject the CD (OPEN) then 6 Changing the displayed item...
If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off. During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “A.Scrl”...
Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat 1“ appears. DSPL SET UP PLAY MODE SHIFT Repeat Play starts. Press (SHIFT). To go back to normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in step 2 above. Playing tracks in random order —...
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Playing the stored program You can select: •PGM 1 to play Program 1. •PGM 2 to play Program 2. •PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2. Press (SHIFT). Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press (5) (n) repeatedly until the desired program appears.
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Adding tracks to a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1 ” shows Program 1 is selected. To select Program 2, press (5) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.
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 stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
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.
Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n < n .
Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control an optional CD or MD unit with the rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE)
Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (LIST) to display the memorized names. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
Changing the sound and display settings You can set: •Clock (page 7). •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.
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc.
Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down once for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track —...
Creating a program — Program Memory (CD/MD unit with the program memory function) You can play 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 for each program. You can store the programs in memory.
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Erasing an entire program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1”...
Erasing tracks in a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1”...
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Displaying the disc memo name Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc memo name Track name* Clock MOTION DISPLAY* If you connect an optional CD unit with the...
Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD unit with the custom file function or MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD”...
Playing the specific tracks only You can select: •Bank on to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting. During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank”...
Adjusting the effect level Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) for two seconds. Rotate the dial until the desired surround menu appears. Press (4) (n). Rotate the dial to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 100%. Increase the level to enhance the effect.
Selecting the listening position You can set the time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. The unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you can feel as if you are in the center of the sound field wherever you sit in the car.
Adjusting the fader (FAD) 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.
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or “TRE”...
With Optional Equipment TV/Video You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit. Watching the TV Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band. Watching a video Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”...
Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 14). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band WR K I S 0 1 .
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Maintenance...
Dismounting the unit Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free. Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed. 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.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 19 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 Compact disc digital audio...
Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems 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.
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When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cause/Solution...
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