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3-230-446-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-M770/M670/M620 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied instal
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Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact comply with the limits for a Class B digital Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. even more with: 1 These limits are designed to provide reasonable Display language* choice from English, protection against harmful interference in a French, Spanish. residential installation. This equipment Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
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Table of Contents Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tuning up for your best sound Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Notes on CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting the soundstage menu — Dynamic Soundstage Organizer Getting Started (DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listeni
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LIST SOUND Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X110 Refer to the pages listed for details. CD/MD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception MENU : During menu mode M (DISC) OPEN/CLOSE (+): to select upwards SCRL < (SEEK) DSPL (–): to select DISC + REP SHUF leftwards/ . 1 2 3 SOURCE SEEK– SEEK+ 4 5 6 , (SEEK) – DISC MODE (+): to select EQ7 DSO rightwards/ m (DISC) > (–): to select downwards DISC + In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of SOURCE these four are indica
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LIST SOUND O L F P S F D Main display panel Operation side RESET DISC DSO SOURCE EQ7 REP SHUF AF 12 3 4 5 6 TA DISC CLOSE CDX-M770/CDX-M670 /CDX-M620 The corresponding buttons of the unit j DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons control the same functions as those on SEEK –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons the card remote commander. k MENU button m LIST button a OPEN button 8, 10, 32 o CLOSE (front panel close) button 8, 10 b Main display window p OFF (Stop/Power off) button* c qf Receptor for the c
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* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the Precautions ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to press the power on/off button on the unit for 2 If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow seconds to turn off the clock display. the unit to cool off before operating it. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off Power aerials will extend automatically while and this causes battery drain. the unit is operating. If you have a
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Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) Notes on CDs designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. audio use. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays. This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use. Some CD-
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Detaching the main display Getting Started window You can detach the main display window of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Resetting the unit Caution alarm Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF connections, you must reset the unit. position without removing the front panel, the Press the reset button with a pointed object, such caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
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Attaching the main display window panel Setting the clock Place the main display window on the front side of the unit as illustrated, then lightly push the The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. front panel into position until it clicks. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to operate the Example: To set the clock to 10:08 unit. 1 Press (MENU), then press M or m (the either (+/–) side of (DISC)) repeatedly until “Clock” appears. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the main
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(With optional unit) CD Player 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD.” CD/MD Unit (optional) 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you Playback starts. can also control external CD/MD units. Note To Press If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT Skip discs M/m (DISC) (+/–) function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc. – Disc selection Playing a disc Display ite
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Playing tracks repeatedly Labeling a CD — Repeat Play — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat You can label each disc with a custom name play, you can select: (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters Repeat 1 — to repeat a track. for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the Repeat 2* — to repeat a disc. disc by name (page 12). * Available only when one or mo
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Tips Simply overwrite or enter “” to correct or erase a Locating a disc by name name. There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. You can use this function for discs that have been You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM 1 assigned custom names* or
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Playing specific tracks only You can select: Selecting specific tracks for Bank on — to play the tracks with the “Play” playback setting. Bank inv (Inverse) — to play the tracks with — Bank (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE the “Skip” setting. function) 1 During playback, press (MENU), then If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip press M or m repeatedly until “Bank or play the tracks of your choice. on,” “Bank inv,” or “Bank off” appears. 1 Start playing the disc you w
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Receiving the stored stations Radio 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select The unit can store up to 6 stations per band the radio. (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the Caution band. When tuning in stations while driving, use Best 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. on which the desired station is stored. Tip Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function). Stori
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Storing only the desired Storing station names — Station Memo stations You can assign a name to each radio station and You can manually preset the desired stations on store it in memory. The name of the station any chosen number button. currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select station. the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the Storing the station names band. 1 Tune in a station whose name
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Tips Simply overwrite or enter “” to correct or erase a Tuning in a station through a name. There is another way to start storing station names: list Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation — List-up by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. 1 During radio reception, press (LIST) Erasing the station name momentarily. The frequency or the name assigned to the 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), current station a
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Adjusting the equalizer curve Tuning up for your best 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 sound Tune” appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or , to select the desired The unit provides the various functions to adjust equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). the sound so that you can enjoy the best sounding Each time you press (SEEK), the item music. changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1Press < or , to select the desired Setting the equalizer (EQ7) frequency. E
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Tips The DSO effect may be hard to discern depending Setting the soundstage menu on the type of car you are driving and the music you are listening to. — Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) When DSO setting is "WIDE," the FM reception is inaudible. In this case, reset the DSO setting to If your speakers are installed into the lower part "STD." of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. Turning the DSO mode on (off) (CDX- The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) fu
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If the sound from the tweeter is too shrill (CDX-M770) Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 While the unit is operating, press (MENU). You can adjust the sound characteristics. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “DSO The bass and treble levels and subwoofer volume norm” appears. can be stored independently for each source. 3 Press , to select “DSO soft.” 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as follows: (CDX-M770)
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Selecting the listening Adjusting the balance (BAL) position (CDX-M770 only) You can adjust the sound balance from the left and right speakers. You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source In this way, the unit can simulate a natural sound (tuner, CD, or MD). field so that you feel as if you are in the center of 2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAL” the sound field no matter where you sit in the car. appears. Displa
