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Sony CDX-C780 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDX-C780 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM
Compact Disc
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Operating Instructions
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-C780 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C780
1998 by Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 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-C780 Serial No.
  • Page 2 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either an optional rotary commander or an optional wireless remote.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 8 Playing a CD in various modes ... 9 Creating a program —...

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls MODE SOURCE Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25, 31 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 13, 19, 21, 24, 31 3 6 (eject) button (located on the front of the unit hidden by the front panel) 8 4 SOURCE (source select) button 8, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33...

  • Page 5: Source (Source Select) Button

    Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit first.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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. Reset button Notes •...

  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP). SET UP 1 Press (5) (n). SET UP The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. to go backward to go forward SET UP SET UP...

  • Page 8: Cd Player

    “CD” appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). Press (OFF) Stop playback Eject the CD (OPEN) then 6 Changing the displayed item...

  • Page 9: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off. During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “A.Scrl”...

  • Page 10: Creating A Program

    Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat 1“ appears. DSPL SET UP PLAY MODE SHIFT Repeat Play starts. Press (SHIFT). To go back to normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in step 2 above. Playing tracks in random order —...
  • Page 11 Playing the stored program You can select: •PGM 1 to play Program 1. •PGM 2 to play Program 2. •PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2. Press (SHIFT). Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press (5) (n) repeatedly until the desired program appears.
  • Page 12 Adding tracks to a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1 ” shows Program 1 is selected. To select Program 2, press (5) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.

  • Page 13: Radio

    Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

  • Page 14: Storing The Station Names

    If you cannot tune in a preset station Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received.

  • Page 15: Locating A Station By Name - List-Up

    Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n < n .

  • Page 16: Other Functions

    Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control an optional CD or MD unit with the rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE)

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (LIST) to display the memorized names. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

  • Page 18: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    Changing the sound and display settings You can set: •Clock (page 7). •D.Info (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF). •Amber/Green to change the illumination color to amber or green.

  • Page 19: With Optional Equipment

    With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc.

  • Page 20: Scanning The Tracks

    Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down once for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track —...

  • Page 21: Creating A Program

    Creating a program — Program Memory (CD/MD unit with the program memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks for each program. You can store the programs in memory.
  • Page 22 Erasing an entire program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1”...

  • Page 23: Labeling A Cd

    Erasing tracks in a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1” shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1”...
  • Page 24 Displaying the disc memo name Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc memo name Track name* Clock MOTION DISPLAY* If you connect an optional CD unit with the...

  • Page 25: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD unit with the custom file function or MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD”...

  • Page 26: Dsp

    Playing the specific tracks only You can select: •Bank on to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting. During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank”...

  • Page 27: Storing A Surround Effect Onto Cds

    Adjusting the effect level Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) for two seconds. Rotate the dial until the desired surround menu appears. Press (4) (n). Rotate the dial to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 100%. Increase the level to enhance the effect.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Listening Position

    Selecting the listening position You can set the time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. The unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you can feel as if you are in the center of the sound field wherever you sit in the car.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Fader (Fad)

    Adjusting the fader (FAD) Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume of the output sound from the rear speakers is lowered automatically to improve the efficiency of the listening position setting. If you want to raise the rear speaker volume, adjust the fader.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume Of The Bass And Treble

    Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or “TRE”...

  • Page 31: Tv/Video

    With Optional Equipment TV/Video You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit. Watching the TV Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band. Watching a video Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”...

  • Page 32: Storing The Tv Channel Names

    Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 14). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band WR K I S 0 1 .

  • Page 33: Watching The Tv Or Video While Listening To A Cd Or Md - Simultaneous Play

    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 handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Maintenance...

  • Page 35: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free. Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed. Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 19 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 CD player section System Compact disc digital audio...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems 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.
  • Page 38 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does 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. Cause/Solution...
  • Page 40 *I-3-862-316-12* Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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