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-C7900 Serial No.
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The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary commander. In addition to the MD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit**.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 5 Detaching the front panel ... 5 Preparing the rotary commander ... 5 Setting the clock ... 6 MD Player Listening to a MD ... 6 Playing a MD in various modes ...
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 Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions.
Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP). SET UP 1 Press (4) (n). SET UP The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. to go backward SOURCE to go forward SET UP...
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Changing the displayed items Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc name* Track name* Clock MOTION DISPLAY* If there is no prerecorded title for a disc “NO D.Name” will appear on the display. If a track title is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name”...
Playing a MD in various modes You can play MDs in various modes: • Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks. • Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. • Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.
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 a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
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.
Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station name* z Frequency MOTION DISPLAY* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO Name” appears in the display for one second.
Rotate the control momentarily and release it to: • Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback. • Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.
Attenuating the sound Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or wireless remote. “ATT on” flashes momentarily. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone-ATT function). Changing the sound and display settings You can set: •...
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. Playing a CD or MD Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD. Press (MODE) until the desired unit appears (for example: CD2 or CD3). CD/MD playback starts.
Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc. During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Intro” appears. Press (4) (n) to select “Intro on”. Intro Scan starts.
Labeling a CD (CD unit with custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 17) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 17).
Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD unit with custom file function or MD unit) You can use this function with discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD.”...
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.
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. 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 Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
CSA-8 Optional equipment CD changer CDX-715 (10 discs), CDX-T65 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs) MD changer MDX-62 Source selector XA-C30 U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy 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.
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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 causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.
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