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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Istruzioni per l'uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Wichtig!
Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um den Geräte-Pass
vollständig auszufüllen. Wo sich dieser befindet,
entnehmen Sie bitte dem in der hinteren Umshlagseite
dieser Bedienungsanleitung.
Si dichiara che l'apparecchio è stato fabbricato in conformità all'art. 2, Comma 1 del
D.M. 28.08.1995 n. 548.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/
Anschlußanleitung.
En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d'installation/raccordement fourni.
Per l'installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni per
l'installazione e i collegamenti in dotazione.
Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding
"Installatie en aansluitingen".
FM/MW/LW
MiniDisc Player
3-227-787-11 (1)
NL
MDX-CA580
FM/MW/L
W
MiniDisc
Player


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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc
Player. 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 operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you playback a CD TEXT disc*2.
*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 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 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 quality sound
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.


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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 the 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.
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.


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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 7
Detaching the front panel ................................... 7
Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 8
How to use the menu .......................................... 8
Setting the clock ................................................... 8
MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Listening to an MD .............................................. 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play ............................................... 11
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ............................................... 11
Labelling a CD
-- Disc Memo* .............................................. 12
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up* ..................................................... 13
Selecting specific tracks for playback
-- Bank* ......................................................... 14
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 15
Memorising only the desired stations ............. 15
Receiving the memorised stations ................... 16
RDS
Overview of the RDS function ......................... 17
Displaying the station name ............................. 17
Retuning the same programme automatically
-- Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................. 17
Listening to traffic announcements ................. 18
Presetting the RDS stations with
the AF and TA data ....................................... 19
Locating a station by programme type ........... 20
Setting the clock automatically ........................ 21
Other Functions
Labelling the rotary commander ..................... 21
Using the rotary commander ........................... 22
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 23
Attenuating the sound ...................................... 24
Changing the sound and display settings ...... 24
Boosting the bass sound
-- D-bass ........................................................ 25
Additional Information
Maintenance ........................................................ 25
Dismounting the unit ........................................ 27
Specifications ...................................................... 28
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 29


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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 Volume control dial 19
2 MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
18, 19, 21, 24
3 DISC/PRST +/­ (cursor up/down) buttons
8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 10, 13
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 16
4 Z (eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
9
5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/
programme type) button 9, 10, 12, 17,
20
6 LIST button 12
List-up 13
7 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button
8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 19
8 Display window
9 OPEN button 7, 9, 26
q; D-BASS button 25
qa SOUND button 23
qs Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 7
qd OFF button* 7, 8, 9
qf SEEK/AMS ­/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24
Automatic Music Sensor 10, 14
Manual Search 10
Seek 15, 16, 18
qg ENTER button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 24
qh MODE button 19
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 9, 13
During radio reception:
BAND select 15, 16
qj Receptor for the card remote
commander
qk Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 15, 16, 18, 19
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 11
(2) SHUF 11
ql AF button 17, 18, 19
w; TA button 18, 19
* Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
MDX-CA580
D I SC +
PR
S
T+
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D IS C ­
PR
ST- -
LIST
DSPL
AF
OFF
PTY
ENTER
MENU
SOUND
1
2
3
4
56
SOURCE
-SEEK/AMS
REP
SHUF
TA
OPEN
D-BASS
MODE