Sony mdx c 8900 owners manual

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Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is :onnected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Display

Cause

Solution

NO Mag

The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.

insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD unit.

NO Disc

Nu disc is inserted in the CD/ MD unit.

insert discs in the CD! MD unit.

NG Discs

A CD/MD cannot play because of
some prublem.

insert another CD/l MD.

Error"

A CD is dirty 0r inserted upside
dnwn.

Clean or insert the CD t'urrectlyr

An MD does not play because of some
problem.

Insert anolher MD.

Blank
PushReset

Nu tracks have been recorded on an
MD.

The CD/MD unit cannot be tiperuted
because ui some problem.

Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.

Press the reset buttnn of the unit.

m Not Ready

HighTemp

The lid til the MD unil is opener MDs
are not inserted properly.

The ambient temperature is more than
SUUCr

Close the lid or insert lhc- MDs
properly.

Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50%;.

" when an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, thi;I disc number of the MD or CD does not appear

in the display.

1 The dist number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

if the ribuve-rnentiimed sulutiuns du not help improve the situation, cunsull your nearest Sony

dealer.

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SONIC

FM/AM
MiniDisc Player

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record

The model .md serial numbers are lot tllALi an the bottom at the unit.

Rtfurd dlt wrinl numher In lhe 3pm? pruvidt-tl below.

Refer lu these number:- whenever ynu call upon your Sony dealer regarding llm
pruduct.

Model No. MDX-CWOU Serial No

For installaliun and cnnncctions, see the supplied inslnllntmnlmnnechons
manual.

M BBL
MDX-C8900

Cc? 1998 by Sony Corporation

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Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

You 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 optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony MiniDisc
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features by using either a supplied rotary
commander or an optional wireless remote.

In addition to the MD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your System by
connectng an optional CD/ MD unit.

When you operate this unit or a connected
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".

" You can also connecta CD changer or an MD
changer.

'- A CD TEXlesr is an audio CD that includes
lnfarmatlon such as the disc name, artist name
and track names.

These information are recorded on the disc.

Voice guide for safe drlving

This unit has a voice guide function. When
the voice guide function is on, the unit gives
vocalized comments on functions
corresponding the buttons pressed.

' Same optional power amplifiers may cause a
break at the beginning of vocalized comments.
when you connect an optional MD (hanger, the
sound from the first MD may continue for a short
time even after the vocalized comment about
the second MD are announced

IBE

With BBE. you can obtain a sharp edged bass
for a more natural and clear sound. When
reproduced from CD5, MDs, or radio, treble
tones have a slight tendency to delay
compared with the bass which may result in
unclear sound reproduction due to the
masking effect of the bass. The BBE
reproduces, as close as is possible, the original
sound by adjusting the sound balance of the
bass.

The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation
under license from 885 Sound, Inc. It is covered
by US. Patent No.4,638,258 and No.4,482366.
The Word 335' and the BEE Symbol are the
trademarks of BEE Sound. inc.

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Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Location of controls 4

Getting Started
Resetting the unit ..... 6
Detaching the front panel
Preparing the rotary commander .
Setting the clock

MD Player
Listening to an MD
Playing an MD in various mod
Creating a program

- MD Program Memory ..

Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
7 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ..

Memorizing only the desired stations . 14
Receiving the memoriu-d stations... . H
Storing the station names

- Station Memo ..... . 15
Locating a station by name

7 List-up ...... lb

other Functions
Using the rotary commander
Adjusting the sound characte
Attenuating the sound
Changing the sound and di
Adiusting the frequency of
the suhwooier(s)

lay settings

With Optional Equ pment

CDIMD Unit
Playing a CD or MD .. ..
Scanning the tracks
7 intro Scan
Playing tracks repeatedly
7 Repeat Play
Playing tracks in random order
7 Shuffle Play
Creating a program
- Program Memory
Labeling a CD
7 Disc Memo
Locating a disc by name
7 List-up
Selecting specific trade for playback
7 Bank

DSP
Selecting a surround menu .....
Storing a surround eflect onto the CD5
-Difital Signal Processor (05?) Custom
File
Selecting the listening pos on .
Adjusting the fader (FAD)
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)
Adjusting the volume of
the bass and treble .. .. .......... 31
Listening to each program source in its
registered surround menu
- Last Sound Memory (LSM)
Changing the line output level

TVNideo
Watching the TV
Watching a video .
Memorizing TV channels automatically .
Memorizing only the desired TV channels . .
Storing the TV charuIi-l names
Displaying the information stored on discs .. 33
Watching the T\ or video while listening to a

CD or MD
- Simultaneous Play

Addi ional Information
Precautions
Maintenance
Dismounting the unit .
Specifications
Troubleshooting guide