Operating Instructions
© 1997 by Sony Corporation
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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
CDX-C760
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 number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CDX-C760 Serial No.
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features by using either a supplied rotary
remote or an optional wireless remote.
In addition to the CD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD changer.
If you operate this unit or 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*.
*
A CD-TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name and track
names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
Warning
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. 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, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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Table of Contents
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 15
Scanning the tracks
-- Intro Scan ................................................. 16
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .............................................. 16
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play .............................................. 16
Creating a program
-- Program Memory ................................... 17
Labeling a CD
-- Disc Memo ............................................... 19
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up ...................................................... 20
Selecting specific tracks for playback
-- Bank .......................................................... 21
DSP
Selecting a surround menu .............................. 22
Storing a surround effect onto a CDs
-- Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
Custom File ................................................... 22
Selecting the listening position ....................... 23
Adjusting the fader (FAD) ............................... 24
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) .... 24
Adjusting the volume of the bass
and treble ...................................................... 25
Listening to each program source in its
registered surround menu
-- Last Sound Memory (LSM) ................... 25
Changing the line output level ....................... 25
TV/Video
Watching the TV ............................................... 26
Watching a video .............................................. 26
Memorizing TV channels automatically ........ 26
Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 26
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 27
Displaying the information stored on discs .. 27
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
-- Simultaneous Play .................................. 28
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Preparing the rotary remote .............................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 5
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6
Creating a program
-- CD Program Memory .............................. 7
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 9
Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 10
Receiving the memorized stations.................. 10
Storing the station names
-- Station Memo .......................................... 11
Locating a station by name
-- List-up ...................................................... 11
Other Functions
Using the rotary remote ................................... 12
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 13
Muting the sound .............................................. 13
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 14
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 28
Maintenance....................................................... 29
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 30
Location of controls .......................................... 31
Specifications ..................................................... 33
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 34
Index ................................................................... 36
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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.
Notes
· Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and same
memorized functions.
· When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or
reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert
a disc. If you insert a disc within these 10 seconds, the
unit will not be reset, and you will have to press the reset
button again.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel. Then slide the front panel a little
to the left, and pull it off towards you.
Notes
· Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
· If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the
unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to
prevent the speakers from being damaged.
· When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.
Notes
· Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
· Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
· Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display windows of the front panel.
· Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat
sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a
humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car
parked in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds
(only when the POWER SELECT switch is set
to the A position).
Preparing the rotary
remote
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
B
A
Reset button
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
SOUND
LIST
MODE
SOUND
LIST
MODE
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Setting the clock
The clock uses 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 starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
After the mode setting is complete, the
display goes back to normal playback
mode.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the
clock.
Getting
Started/CD
Player
to go backward
to go forward
to go forward
to go backward
SET UP
EQ
SUR
Set
Clock
SET UP
EQ
SUR
Set
1:,,
SOURCE
SET UP
EQ
SUR
Set
1,:,,
SET UP
EQ
SUR
Set
1,:,,
SOURCE
SET UP
EQ
SUR
Set
1,:,8
EQ
SUR
1,:,8
Labelled side up
Elapsed playing time
Track number
EQ
SUR
TRACK
CD
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CD Player
Listening to a CD
Simply insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until "CD" appears.
Note
To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact
disc single adapter (CSA-8).
To
Press
Stop playback
6
or (OFF)
Eject the CD
6
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
$
Elapsed playback time
$
Disc name*1/Artist name*2
$
Track name*1
$
Clock
*1
If you inserted a non-CD-TEXT disc, "NO D.Name" or
"NO T.Name" appears in the display.
*2
If you play a CD-TEXT disc, the artist name appears in
the display after the disc name. (Only for CD-TEXT
discs with the artist name)
Tip
If the name of the CD-TEXT disc is too long, you can scroll
it across the display by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).