Sony MDX-62 manual

 1998 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions EN FM / AM MiniDisc Player MDX-C7900 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 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[...]

2 EN W elcome ! 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 ** . If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT informa[...]

3 EN T able of Contents With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 14 Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ................................................. 15 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .............................................. 15 Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play[...]

4 EN Location of contr ols !¡ Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 5 !™ OFF button 5, 6 !£ SHIFT button PLAY MODE 8, 9, 10, 15, 17 REP 8, 15 SET UP 6, 7, 13, 14 SHUF 8, 15 !¢ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT switch” in the Installation/Connections manual. !?[...]

5 EN Attaching the front panel Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks. Notes • Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. • Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit. • Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on th[...]

6 EN SOURCE Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (2) (SET UP). 1 Press (4) ( n ). The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). The minutes digits flash. 4 Set the minutes. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . When the mode setting is[...]

7 EN Getting Started/MD Player Changing the displayed items Each time you press (DSPL) , the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name * 1 $ Track name * 2 $ Clock $ MOTION DISPLAY * 3 * 1 If there is no prerecorded title for a disc “NO D.Name” will appear on the display. * 2 If a track title is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name?[...]

8 EN Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat 1“ appears. Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To go back to the normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in step 2 above. Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press[...]

9 EN MD Player/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 a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent acc[...]

10 EN 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 store up to eight characters for a station. Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (LIST) for two seconds. 3 Ente[...]

11 EN Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. Each time you press (DSPL) , the item changes as follows: z Station name * 1 z Frequency z Clock MOTION DISPLAY * 2 “ * 1 If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO Name” appears in the display for one second. * 2 All the items above are scrolled in the display on[...]

12 EN To increase To decrease Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls operative direction. Press (SOUND) two seconds while pushing the VOL control. Tip You can co[...]

13 EN Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • Clock (page 6). • 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. • Dimmer to change the brightness of the display. — Select [...]

14 EN To search forward To search backward SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks SEEK/AMS Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll If the disc name or track name on an MD exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, automatically scrolls on the display as follows: • The disc name appears when the [...]

15 EN Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Intro” appears. 2 Press (4) ( n ) to select “Intro on”. Intro Scan starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To go back to the normal playback mode, sele[...]

16 EN Displaying the disc memo Press (DSPL) during CD playback. Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows: Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (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 n[...]

17 EN Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHIFT) . 2 Push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or down to select the track number you want to skip and press (5) (ENTER). The indication changes from “Play” to “Skip”. If you want to return to “Play”, press (5) (ENT[...]

18 EN Make sure that it is not left on the dashboard or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature can also be excessive. Notes on mounting labels Be sure to mount labels on cartridges correctly, as failing to do so may cause an MD to become stuck in the unit. • Mount the label in a suitable position. • Remove old labels before putting new o[...]

19 EN Fuse (10 A) Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the fuse. 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 S[...]

20 EN Specifications Other specifications MD player section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Laser Diode Properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44.6 W * * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm fro[...]

21 EN T r oubleshooting 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. No beep tone Cause/Solution •[...]

22 EN Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with tracks recorded on it. Press the reset button of the this unit. Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly. Error displays (when optional CD/MD unit is con[...]

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