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Sony MDX-C8900 Operating Instructions Manual

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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. MDX-C8900 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
MDX-C8900
© 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. MDX-C8900 Serial No.
  • Page 2 * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No.4,638,258 and No.4,482,866.

  • 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 ......... 20 Getting Started Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ..........21 Resetting the unit ..........6 Playing tracks repeatedly Detaching the front panel ........

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    SOUND MODE DSPL LIST SOURCE SHIFT MDX-C8900 Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music !¢ SHIFT button Sensor/manual search) control PLAY MODE 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 9, 11, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23, 26, 32...

  • Page 5: Seek/Ams

    Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) MODE SOURCE SEEK – PRESET DISC – SOUND DSPL The buttons of the wireless remote have the same functions as those on the unit. 7 PRESET/DISC button 1 OFF 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: Preparing The Rotary Commander

    Caution alarm Setting the clock If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position).

  • Page 8: Md Player

    Press (SHIFT). After the mode setting is complete, the MD Player display returns to normal playback mode. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the clock. Listening to an MD Press (OPEN) and insert an MD.

  • Page 9: Locating A Specific Track

    Changing the display item Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily. Elapsed playback time To locate succeeding tracks Disc name* To locate preceding tracks Track name*...

  • Page 10: Playing An Md In Various Modes

    Playing tracks repeatedly Playing an MD in various — Repeat Play modes During playback, press (SHIFT). You can play MDs in various modes: Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat •Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 1“ appears. seconds of all the tracks.

  • Page 11: Creating A Program

    Playing the stored program Creating a program You can select: •PGM 1 — to play Program 1. — MD Program Memory •PGM 2 — to play Program 2. •PGM 1+2 — to play Programs 1 and 2. You can play the tracks in any order you want by creating and storing programs in the unit’s memory.
  • Page 12 Erasing an entire program Adding tracks to a program 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” indicates Program 1 is selected. “P 1”...

  • Page 13: Radio

    Erasing tracks in a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY Radio MODE) for two seconds. TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER Memorizing stations “P 1” indicates Program 1 is selected. automatically To select Program 2, press (5) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears. —...

  • Page 14: Memorizing Only The Desired Stations

    Note Memorizing only the If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly desired stations until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (5) (n) to select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 for be tuned in.

  • Page 15: Storing The Station Names

    Displaying the station name Storing the station names Press (DSPL) during radio reception. — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display.

  • Page 16: Locating A Station By Name - List-Up

    Locating a station by Other Functions name — List-up Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the station currently Using the rotary playing appears in the display. commander The rotary commander works by pressing ENTER buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control an optional CD or MD unit Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the with the rotary commander.
  • Page 17 By rotating the control (the SEEK/ Press (SOUND) to AMS control) adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (LIST) to display the memorised names. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. To increase Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and The follow items can be set: fader. •Clock (page 7). You can store the bass and treble levels •D.Info (Dual Information) — to display the independently for each source.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Frequency Of

    Press (SHIFT) . Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired item appears. To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted Each time you press (3) (SET UP), the item high and middle frequency signals entering changes as follows: the subwoofer(s).

  • Page 20: With Optional Equipment

    You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a With Optional Equipment personalized name using the disc memo CD/MD Unit function, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 24). 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 displayed.

  • Page 21: 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 —...

  • Page 22: Creating A Program

    When you finish entering tracks, press Creating a program (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. — Program Memory (CD/MD unit with the Press (SHIFT) . program memory function) Notes You can play tracks in any order you want by • “** Wait**” appears in the display while the unit creating and storing programs in the unit’s is reading the data, or if a disc has not been put memory.
  • Page 23 Notes Adding tracks to a program • If you press a number button during program memory play, program memory play is Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY interrupted, and playback of the selected disc MODE) for two seconds. starts. •...

  • Page 24: Labeling A Cd

    Erasing tracks in a program Labeling a CD — Disc Memo Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY (CD unit with the custom file function) MODE) for two seconds. You can label each disc with a personalized DISC TRACK name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc.
  • Page 25 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 playback, the item changes as Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

  • Page 26: 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 You can use this function for discs that have (CD unit with the custom file function) been assigned a custom name.

  • Page 27: Dsp

    Playing the specific tracks only With Optional Equipment You can select: •Bank on — to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) — to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting. The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects to the sound field of the currently selected source.

  • Page 28: Storing A Surround Effect Onto The Cds

    Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, Storing a surround effect CD, or MD). onto the CDs Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUR” — Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom appears. File (CD unit the with custom file function) Once you have registered the desired surround menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same surround menu every time you play them.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Listening Position

    Rotate the dial to adjust the center of Selecting the listening the sound field to the left or right. Then set the center of the sound field. position Center moves to the L (left). You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Fader (Fad)

    Adjusting the frequency of the Adjusting the fader (FAD) subwoofer(s) To match the characteristics of the connected Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted of the output sound from the rear speakers is high and middle frequency signals entering lowered automatically to improve the the subwoofer(s).

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume Of The Bass And Treble

    Rotate the dial to select the turn-over Adjusting the volume of frequency. The turn-over frequencies change as the bass and treble follows: Bass: You can adjust the volume of the bass and 198 Hz n 250 Hz n 314 Hz* n 396 Hz treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car.

  • Page 32: Tv/Video

    Press (5) (n). With Optional Equipment The unit stores TV channels in the order of TV/Video their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound and the setting is stored. Press (SHIFT) . You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit.

  • Page 33: Storing The Tv Channel Names

    Storing the TV channel Displaying the information names stored on discs Press (LIST) momentarily during CD/MD Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 15). playback. Example: When CD unit 1 is selected. Displaying the TV or radio station CD 1 names Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or...

  • Page 34: Watching The Tv Or Video While Listening To A Cd Or Md - Simultaneous Play

    Returning to normal mode Watching the TV or video To cancel the CD or MD, follow the steps while listening to a CD or above and select “– –” in step 3. — Simultaneous Play To cancel the TV or video, follow the steps above and select “–...

  • Page 35: Additional Information

    •Replace labels that are beginning to peel away from the MD. 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 MD player.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Warning Cleaning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating...

  • Page 37: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry 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 38: 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 MD player section General Signal-to-noise ratio...

  • Page 39: 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 No sound. •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems.
  • Page 40 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. *I-3-864-030-11*...

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