Sony CDX-C780 Primary User Manual

Sony CDX-C780 - Fm/am Compact Disc Player Manual

Get Sony CDX-C780 - Fm/am Compact Disc Player PDF manuals and user guides View all Sony CDX-C780 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Sony CDX-C780 manual content summary:

  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 1
    FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions EN Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. product. Model No. CDX-C780 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-C780 © 1998 by Sony Corporation
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 2
    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION The use of
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 3
    or MD - Simultaneous Play 33 Additional Information Precautions 33 Maintenance 34 Dismounting the unit 35 Attaching the label to the rotary commander 35 Specifications 36 Troubleshooting guide 37 3
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 4
    SEEK/AMS SOURCE SOUND DSPL OPEN LIST SHIFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF CDX-C780 Refer to the pages for details. EN 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25, 31 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 13, 19, 21, 24, 31 3 6 (eject) button (located on
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 5
    on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (-) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button 7 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote. 8 SOURCE button 9 MODE/DIR button (MODE) controls the same function on this unit. When the POWER SELECT
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 6
    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. Attaching the front panel Place the hole a in the front panel onto the spindle b on
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 7
    Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP). SET UP 1 Press (5) (n). 3 Press (SHIFT). After the mode setting is complete, the display goes back to normal playback mode. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 8
    CD Player Listening to a CD 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD. Labeled side up 6 2 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. EN If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD" appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 9
    playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track - Manual Search During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point. To search forward To
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 10
    Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play 1 During playback, press (SHIFT). 2 Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until "Repeat 1D"SPaLppears. A SHIFT 1 SET UP PLAY MODE 2345 REP SHUF 6 7 8 9 10 Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT). To go back to normal playback mode, select "Repeat off" in step 2 above.
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 11
    Playing the stored program You can select: •PGM 1 to play Program 1. •PGM 2 to play Program 2. •PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2. 1 Press (SHIFT). 2 Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 3 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until the desired program appears. Program 1 playback PGM1 PLAY MODE µ
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 12
    Adding tracks to a program 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER "P 1 " shows Program 1 is selected. To select Program 2, press (5) (n) repeatedly until "P 2" appears. 2 Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the track slot number where you want to
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 13
    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 stations while driving, use Best
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 14
    the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning). EN If FM stereo reception is poor - Monaural Mode 1 Press (SHIFT the steps below and select "Narrow". If interference is not a problem, select "Wide" to maximize signal reception and improve sound quality or
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 15
    3 Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ··· 9 n + n - n * n / n \ n > n < n . n _ ) If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the characters appear in the reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 16
    Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control an optional CD or MD unit with the rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 17
    Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (LIST) to display the memorized names. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factoryset as in the illustration below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 18
    Changing the sound and display settings You can set: •Clock (page 7). •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
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 19
    With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc. Playing a CD or MD 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 20
    control up or down once for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track - Manual Search During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point. To search forward To
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 21
    Creating a program - Program Memory (CD/MD unit with the program memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks for each program. You can store the programs in memory. 1 Press
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 22
    Erasing an entire program 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER "P 1" shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display "P 1" above. 2 Press (2) (N) repeatedly until "DEL"
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 23
    Erasing tracks in a program 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER "P 1" shows Program 1 is selected. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display "P 1" above. To select Program 2, press (5) (n)
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 24
    Displaying the disc memo name Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc memo name $ Track name*1 $ Clock $ EN MOTION DISPLAY*2 *1 If you connect an optional
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 25
    Locating a disc by name - List-up (CD unit with the custom file function or MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 23). 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the current disc
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 26
    Playing the specific tracks only You can select: •Bank on to play the tracks with the "Play" setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the "Skip" setting. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Bank" appears. 2 Press (5) (n) to repeatedly until the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 27
    Adjusting the effect level 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). 2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds. SUR 3 Rotate the dial until the desired surround menu appears. SUR 4 Press (4) (n). SUR 5 Rotate the dial to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 100%. Increase the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 28
    Selecting the listening position You can set the time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. The unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you can feel as if you are in the center of the sound field wherever you sit in the car. 12 3 Display window LP1 All LP2 Front LP3
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 29
    Adjusting the fader (FAD) Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume of the output sound from the rear speakers is lowered automatically to improve the efficiency of the listening position setting. If you want to raise the rear speaker volume, adjust the fader. 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of "
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 30
    Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner, CD or MD). 2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "BAS" or "TRE" appears. 3 Rotate the dial to adjust the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 31
    With Optional Equipment TV/Video You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit. Watching the TV 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TV" appears. 2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band. Watching a video 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TV" appears.
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 32
    Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in "Storing the station names" (page 14). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band FM 1 1 WC B S 2 WB L S 2 3 WK T U 4 WR K I S S 1 5 WE V D 6 WR F M
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 33
    with a power antenna, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating. If you have any questions or problems EN concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 34
    Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car. Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 35
    Dismounting the unit 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free. 2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed. Attaching the label to the rotary commander You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander (RM-X4S).
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 36
    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 CD player section System Signal-to-
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 37
    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 Problem signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. •Tune in the frequency accurately
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 38
    inserted upside Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Error *1 down.*2 An MD does not play because of some Insert another MD. problems.*2 Blank*1 No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 Play an MD with tracks recorded on it. PushReset The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 39
    EN 39
  • Sony CDX-C780 | Primary User Manual - Page 40
    Sony Corporation Printed in Japan *I-3-862-316-12* (2)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
Operating Instructions
1998 by Sony Corporation
EN
FM
/
AM
Compact Disc
Player
CDX-C780
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 call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CDX-C780
Serial No.