Sony MDX-C5970 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony MDX-C5970 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MDX-C5970 Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM
MiniDisc Player
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-C5970 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
MDX-C5970
1999 by Sony Corporation
US

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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-C5970 Serial No.
  • Page 2 CAUTION 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 as well as an optional rotary commander. In addition to the MD playback and the radio...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only Notes on MDs ... 4 Location of controls ... 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 MD Player Listening to an MD ... 7 Playing a MD in various modes ...
  • Page 4: Notes On Mds

    Notes on MDs Since an MD itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust etc., it can withstand a certain degree of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust on the surface of the cartridge or a warped cartridge may cause a malfunction quality, observe the following.
  • Page 5: Location Of Controls

    SET UP 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 SHUF 9, 16 !¢ During radio reception: Number buttons 9, 10 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 15 During TV reception: Number buttons 19 !∞ D-BASS control 14 LIST DSPL OFF 1 2 D - BASS MDX-C5970...
  • 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. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball- point pen.
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    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) repeatedly until “Clock” appears. 1 Press (4) (n). The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. to go backward to go forward 3 Press (4) (n).
  • Page 8: Locating A Specific Track

    Changing the displayed items Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc name* Track name* Clock 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” will be displayed.
  • Page 9: Playing A Md In Various Modes

    Playing a MD in various modes You can play MDs in various modes: •Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. •Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order. Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play During playback, press (SHIFT). Every time you press (SHIFT), only the items you can select light up.
  • Page 10: Memorizing Only The Desired Stations

    Memorizing only the desired stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each for FM1 and 2), up to 10 AM stations in the order of your choice. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
  • Page 11: Storing The Station Names - Station Memo

    Storing the station names — 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. You can assign a name of up to eight characters for a station.
  • Page 12: Other Functions

    Other Functions You can also control this unit with an optional rotary commander. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. S O U N D M O D E M O D E S O U N D...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    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 hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.
  • Page 14: Boosting Bass Sound

    Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source. Press (4) (n) to select the desired setting (Example: on or off). For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (4) (n) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (1) (N) makes the contrast lower. Press (SHIFT).
  • Page 15 You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function. Refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 16). However, if you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.
  • Page 16: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: •Repeat 1 – to repeat a track. •Repeat 2 – to repeat a disc. During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Repeat 1 z Repeat off Repeat Play starts.
  • Page 17: Locating A Disc By Name

    Displaying the disc memo Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: Track number/ Elapsed playback time Disc memo name Track name* Clock * If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information...
  • Page 18: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback

    Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function) If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice. Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
  • Page 19: Tv/Video

    TV/Video You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to 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 20: Storing The Tv Channel Names

    Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 11). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band WR K I S 0 1 . 9 0 2 .
  • Page 21: Watching The Tv Or Video While Listening To A Cd Or Md - Simultaneous Play

    (accessory) position on the ignition key switch. 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 22: Maintenance

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 TV tuner XT-40V, etc U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 25 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. Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD unit.
  • Page 28 *I-3-865-831-11* Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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