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© 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
US
FM/AM
MiniDisc Recorder
MDX-C800REC
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. MDX-C800REC Serial No.
FR
ES
FM/AM
MiniDisc
Recorder
MDX-C800REC


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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.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc
Recorder. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features using the following controller
accessories:
Optional accessories
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Card remote commander RM-X91
In addition to the MD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD/MD units*1.
When you play a CD TEXT disc*2 on a
connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT
function, the CD TEXT information will appear
on the display.
*1 You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MD
players, or CD players.
*2 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.
Precautions
·If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
·If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
·If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, it 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 edit the MD while driving.
·Make sure that the vehicle's battery and
charging system are functioning properly
prior to using Timer-off recording and the
REC Continue mode function. Under certain
unusual conditions, use of the Timer-off
recording and the REC Continue mode
function could cause the vehicle's battery to
be discharged to a degree that would prevent
the vehicle from starting. For the maximum
current drain per connection, refer to the
"connection diagram" of the supplied
installation/connections.


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·Be careful if your car is equipped with an
electric current detector-type car-alarm
system: when Timer-off recording or REC
Continue mode ends, the alarm may
mistakenly go off, detecting a change in the
car's electrical current.
·When an optional TV/video unit is
connected, the monitor stays on during
Timer-off recording or REC Continue mode.
Turn the monitor off before leaving the car to
reduce the likelihood of battery drain or
theft.
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 recording
If you are going to make a recording that
cannot be done over, it is recommended to
make a test recording before actual recording.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY
PRODUCT.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not
operate properly. In such a case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
If you have drink holders near your audio
equipment, be careful not to splash juice or
other soft drinks onto the unit and MD. Sugary
residues on the unit or MD may contaminate
the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound
quality, or prevent sound reproduction
altogether.
Notes on MDs
Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,
free from accidental contact with your fingers
and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree
of rough handling. However, dirt or dust on
the surface of the cartridge or a warped
cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe
the following for best results.
Never touch the surface of the disc itself by
deliberately opening the shutter on the
cartridge.
When you eject the MD, the shutter may be
open. In such a case, close the shutter
immediately.
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot-air ducts. Do not leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there
can be a considerable rise in temperature.
Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard
or rear tray of a car, etc. where the temperature
can also be excessive.


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Notes on attaching labels
Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly,
as failing to do so may cause the MD to
become stuck in the unit.
·Attach the label in a suitable position.
·Remove old labels before putting new ones
on.
·Replace labels that are beginning to peel
away from the MD.
Cleaning
Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to
time with a soft, dry cloth.
Protecting a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at
the side of the MD.
With the tab in this position, the MD cannot be
recorded on. To record on the MD, slide the
tab closed.
Slide open the tab.
Tab


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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................. 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 8
Detaching the front panel ................................... 8
Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 9
How to use the menu
-- An introductive guide ............................... 9
Setting the clock ................................................... 9
MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc ...................................................... 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play ............................................... 12
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ............................................... 13
Creating a program
-- Program Memory .................................... 13
Labeling a CD
-- Disc Memo* .............................................. 15
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up* ..................................................... 17
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit.
Recording on an MD
Recording from a CD or MD by the track
-- Track recording ........................................ 18
Recording a whole CD or MD
-- Disc recording .......................................... 19
Recording from a CD or MD in a specific track
order
-- Program recording ................................... 20
Recording a radio program
-- Time Machine recording ......................... 21
Editing an MD
Erasing a recording
-- Erase function ........................................... 22
Dividing recorded tracks
-- Divide function ........................................ 24
Combining recorded tracks
-- Combine function .................................... 25
Moving recorded tracks
-- Move function .......................................... 26
Labeling an MD .................................................. 27
Radio
Storing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 29
Storing only the desired stations ..................... 29
Receiving the stored stations ............................ 30
Storing station names
-- Station Memo ........................................... 31
Locating a station by name
-- List-up ....................................................... 32
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ...................... 32
Using the rotary commander ........................... 33
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 34
Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 34
Changing the sound and display settings ...... 35
Selecting the spectrum analyzer ...................... 36
TV/Video (optional)
Watching the TV ................................................. 36
Watching a video ................................................ 36
Storing TV channels automatically ................. 37
Storing only the desired TV channels ............. 37
Storing the TV channel names ......................... 38
Displaying the information stored
on a disc .......................................................... 38
Watching the TV or video while listening
to a CD or MD
-- Simultaneous Play ................................... 39
Additional Information
Maintenance ........................................................ 40
Removing the unit ............................................. 41
System limitations of MDs ................................ 41
Specifications ...................................................... 43
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 44