Sony CDX-C680 Operating Instructions Manual

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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-C680 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C680
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-C680 Serial No.
  • Page 2 Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact comply with the limits for a Class B digital Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ..........4 CD/MD Unit Playing a CD or MD ......... 19 Getting Started Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ..........20 Resetting the unit ..........6 Playing tracks repeatedly Detaching the front panel ........
  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    SOUND MODE DSPL LIST SOURCE SHIFT CDX-C680 Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music !™ Reset button (located on the front side Sensor/manual search) control of the unit behind by the front panel) 6 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25 !£...
  • Page 5 Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) MODE SOURCE SEEK – PRESET DISC – SOUND DSPL The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 7 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do manual search and manual 2 SEEK/AMS button tuning with the remote.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Attaching the front panel Place the hole a in the front panel onto the Getting Started spindle b on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    Press (SHIFT). Setting the clock After the mode setting is complete, the display goes back to normal playback The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. mode. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP).
  • Page 8: Cd Player

    CD TEXT disc with To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional a personalized name, press (SHIFT), then (5) Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). (n). Automatically scrolling a disc name Press —...
  • 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 Playing a CD in various disc is scrolled automatically whether you set modes the function on or off. During playback, press (SHIFT). You can play CDs in various modes: •...
  • Page 10: Creating A Programme

    Playing tracks repeatedly Creating a programme — Repeat Play — CD Programme Memory During playback, press (SHIFT). You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own programme. You can Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat 1“...
  • Page 11 Playing the stored programme Erasing an entire programme You can select: Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY • PGM 1 to play Programme 1. MODE) for two seconds. • PGM 2 to play Programme 2. • PGM 1+2 to play Programmes 1 and 2. TRACK Press (SHIFT).
  • Page 12 Adding tracks to a programme Erasing tracks in a programme Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. MODE) for two seconds. TRACK TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1 ” shows Programme 1 is selected. “P 1”...
  • Page 13: Radio

    Memorising only the Radio desired stations You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order of your choice. Memorising stations automatically Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. —...
  • Page 14: Storing The Station Names

    If you cannot tune in a preset If interference occurs during FM station reception If there is interference from neighboring Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down stations, follow the steps below and select momentarily to search for the station “Narrow”.
  • Page 15: Locating A Station By Name - List-Up

    Enter the characters. Erasing the station name 1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the Tune in any station and press (LIST) for desired characters. two seconds. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ···...
  • Page 16: Other Functions

    By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control) Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander Rotate the control momentarily and The rotary commander works by pressing release it to: buttons and/or rotating controls. •Locate a specific track on a disc.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble levels respectively. Select the item you want to adjust by Press (LIST) to display the pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
  • Page 18: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    Press (5) (n) to select the desired Changing the sound and setting (for example: on or off). For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (5) display settings (n) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (2) (N) makes the contrast lower. You can set: •...
  • Page 19: With Optional Equipment

    You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a With Optional Equipment personalized name using the disc memo function, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 23). CD/MD Unit However, if you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with displayed.
  • Page 20: Scanning The Tracks

    Locating a specific track Playing tracks repeatedly — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) — Repeat Play During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down once for each track You can select: you want to skip. •Repeat 1 to repeat a track. To locate succeeding •Repeat 2 to repeat a disc.
  • Page 21: Creating A Programme

    When you finish entering tracks, press Creating a programme (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. — Programme Memory (CD/MD unit with Press (SHIFT). the programme memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by Notes making your own programme. You can make •...
  • Page 22 Erasing an entire programme Adding tracks to a programme Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER PLAY MODE ENTER “P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected. “P 1”...
  • Page 23: Labeling A Cd

    Erasing tracks in a programme Labeling a CD Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY — Disc Memo (CD unit with the custom file MODE) for two seconds. function) DISC TRACK You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for PLAY MODE ENTER...
  • Page 24 Displaying the disc memo name Erasing the disc memo Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. playback. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit. DISC Press (LIST) for two seconds. Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
  • Page 25: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name Selecting specific tracks for playback — List-up (CD unit with the custom file function or MD unit) — Bank (CD unit with the custom file You can use this function for discs that have function) been assigned a custom name.
  • Page 26: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in Press (SHIFT). this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. To go back to normal playing mode, select “Bank off“ in step 2 above.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Otherwise, the connectors may be moisture evaporates. damaged. 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. Main unit Back of the front panel Notes •...
  • Page 28: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit Attaching the label to the rotary commander Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front You can control this unit with the optional cover free. rotary commander (RM-X4S). Several labels are supplied with the rotary commander.
  • Page 29: 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 General System...
  • Page 30: 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 Cause/Solution Problem •Cancel the ATT function. No sound. •Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems.
  • Page 31 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD dose 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.
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