Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
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1995 n. 548.
MDX-CA790X
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".
© 2003 Sony Corporation
FM/MW/LW
MiniDisc Player
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony MiniDisc
Player. You can enjoy its various features even
more with:
· Optional MD/CD units (both changers and
players)*1.
· CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*2 in optional CD units is played).
· Optional controller accessories
Card remote commander RM-X114
Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*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.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
This label is located on the drive unit's internal
chassis.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on MDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About MD group function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MD Player
MD/CD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Labelling a CD
-- Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
* Functions available with optional MD/CD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 14
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 15
RDS
Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic retuning for best reception results
-- AF (Alternative Frequencies) . . . . . . 16
Receiving traffic announcements
-- TA (Traffic Announcement)/
TP (Traffic Programme). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Presetting RDS stations
with AF and TA setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tuning in stations by programme type
-- PTY (Programme types) . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the clock automatically
-- CT (Clock Time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the balance and fader . . . . . . . . . 21
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the sound and display settings
-- Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD*1/MD)
button
Selecting the source
b SEL (select) button
Selecting items.
c Volume +/ button
d Display window
e SEEK +/ button
To skip tracks, fast-forward, reverse a track,
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually.
f DSPL (display mode change) button
9, 11, 13, 15
g OPEN button 8, 9, 10
h DSO button 22
i ATT (attenuate) button 21
j MODE button
Changing the operation
k AF button 16, 17
l SENS/BTM button 14, 15, 17
m Number buttons
Radio:
Storing the desired station on each number
button.
MD/CD*1:
(1): DISC *1 10
(2): DISC +*1 10
(3): REP 11
(4): SHUF 12
(5): GP*2/ALBM*3 10
(6): GP*2/ALBM*3 + 10
n PTY (programme type) /LIST*1 button
12, 13, 18
o RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
p TA button 17
q Z (eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 10
r OFF (Stop/Power off) button*4 8, 10
s Receptor for the card remote
commander
t EQ3 button 22
*1 When an optional MD/CD unit is connected.
*2 Available only when an MD containing
groups is inserted in this unit.
*3 Available only when an optional CD unit with
the MP3 file control function is connected.
*4 Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears
.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
LIST
DISC
GP/ALBM
AF
SENS
BTM
REP
SHUF
SEL
ATT
MODE
SO
UR
CE
PTY
TA
1
2
3
456
OFF
OPE
N
DSO
EQ3
SEEK
DS
PL
MDX-CA790X
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The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b MENU button*
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (</,) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button
j DISC (M/m) buttons
k ENTER button*
l ATT button
* Not available for this unit
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted
to activate the unit first.
Precautions
· If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
· Power aerial will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
· While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE
feature or any other functions which may divert
your attention from the road.
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
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of 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
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
Card remote commander RM-X114
(optional)
DISC
ATT
OFF
DSPL
MODE
SOURCE
DISC +
VOL
+
PRESET +
SEEK+
SEEK
PRESET
SOUND
ENTE
R
MENU
LIST