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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. MDX-C670 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 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.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 4 Detaching the front panel ... 4 Preparing the rotary remote ... 4 Setting the clock ... 5 MD Player Listening to an MD ... 5 Playing an MD in various modes ... 6 Radio Memorising stations automatically —...
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. Reset button Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions.
Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP). S e t Clock SET UP 1 Press (4) (n). S e t 1:‚‚ SET UP The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour.
Changing the displayed items Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc name* Track name* Clock If there is no prerecorded title for a disc “NO D.Name” will appear on the display. If a track title is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name” will be displayed.
Press (4) (n) to select “Intro on.” INTRO Intro on PLAY MODE Playback starts. Press (SHIFT). To go back to the normal playback mode, select “Intro off” in step 3 above. Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until “Repeat 1”...
Memorising 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. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
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 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.
Other Functions Using the rotary remote 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) (SOURCE) Every time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: Tuner n CD n MD Pressing (MODE) changes the operation...
If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls operative direction. Press (SOUND) two seconds while pushing the VOL control. You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit.
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer You can control up to 7 CD changers and MD changers with this unit. If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD-TEXT disc. Playing a CD or an MD Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the CD or MD.
Locating a disc by disc number — Direct Disc Selection Press the number button that corresponds with the desired disc number. The desired disc in the currently selected changer begins playback. Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc.
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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.
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.”...
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.
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. Fuse (10 A) Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 13 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 MD player section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB...
Troubleshooting 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.
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When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD dose 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.