Sony CDX-M620, CDX-M670, CDX-M770 Operating Instruction

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-230-446-11 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on th e bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No. CDX-M770/M670/M620 Serial No.

For installation and connecti ons, see the supplied installation /c onnections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/raccordement fourni. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el ma nua l de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

US FR ES

CDX-M770 CDX-M670 CDX-M620

Warning

Welcome !

This equipme nt has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R ul es . 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 a nd 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 recept i on, which can be determined by turn in g the equipment off and on, the user is encoura ged to try to correct the interference by one or m o r e of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the rec eiving antenna. –Increase the se paration between the equipment

and receiver.

–Connect the equipm ent into an outlet on a

circuit different from t hat 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 thi s equipment.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS; (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Yo u can enjoy its various featur es even mo re with:

• Display language*

choice from Eng l i sh,

French, Span i sh.

• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*

• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*

is played).

• Supplied controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X110 Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S (CDXM770)

• Optional controller accessories

Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S (CDXM670/M620)

*1 Some display indications do not appear in the

language you select.

*2 This unit works with Sony products only. *3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Table of Contents

Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching the main display window . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 14

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing station names

— Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning up for your best sound

Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the soun ds ta ge menu

— Dynamic Sound st age Organizer

(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM) . . . . . 19

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 1 9

Selecting the listening position

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the balance (BAL) . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the bass

(CDX-M670/M620 only). . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the treble

(CDX-M670/M620 only). . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the balance (FAD)

(CDX-M670/M620 only). . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the front and rear volume

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the volume of the

subwoofer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2

Other adjustable items

(CDX-M670/M620 only). . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the spectrum analyzer. . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Labeling a Motion Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TV/Video (optional)

Watching the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Watching a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8

Storing TV channels automatically. . . . . . . 28

Storing only the des ired TV channels. . . . . 28

Storing the TV channel names . . . . . . . . . . 29

Displaying the information stored

on a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X110

Refer to the pages listed for details.

: During Playback : During radio reception : During menu mode

CD/MD

SCRL

DSPL

REP SHUF

EQ7 DSO

–

SEEK

SOUND

RADIO MENU

OPEN/CLOSE

MODE

LIST

DISC

SOURCE

DISC

VOL

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

–

(+): to select upwards

< (SEEK)

(–): to select

leftwards/

In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of these four are indicated with a “ v” in the display.

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to act ivate the unit first.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 31).

–

SEEK

(–): to select downwards

M (DISC)

DISC

SOURCE

–

DISC

m (DISC)

SEEK

, (SEEK)

(+): to select

rightwards/

a SCRL (scroll) button 10 b DSPL (display mode change) button

10, 12, 27

c Number buttons

CD/MD

(1) REP 11 (2) SHUF 11

RADIO

14, 15 28, 29

d EQ7 button 17 e MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,

17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 , 28 , 30

f SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)

button 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21,

22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30

g </, SEEK –/+ buttons 19, 20, 21, 22

CD/MD

14, 15

RADIO

28, 30

9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25,

26, 27

h SOUND button 19, 20, 21, 22 i OFF (Stop/Power off) button

10, 27,

j VOL +/ – buttons k

OPEN/CLOSE button

l MODE button

CD/MD

10, 12

RADIO

14, 15 28

m DSO button 18 n LIST button

CD/MD

RADIO

16 28, 29

o M/m DISC +/– buttons

10, 12

CD/MD

14, 15, 16

RADIO

9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19,

21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28

p ENTER button

CD/MD

RADIO

15, 16

9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 22, 30

q A TT button 25

10, 32

Main display panel

Operation side

SOURCE

RESET

REP SHUF

AF TA

123456

SOUND

DISC

DSO

EQ7

DISC

LIST

ENTER

The corresponding buttons of the unit control the same functions as those on the card remote comm ander.

a OPEN button 8, 10, 32 b Main display window c qf Receptor for the car d re mo te

commander

d qs Reset button 8 e Volume adjust buttons f SCRL (scroll) button g SOURCE button h DSPL (display mode change) button i Sub display window

CDX-M770/CDX-M670

/CDX-M620

j DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons

SEEK –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons

k MENU button m LIST button o

CLOSE (front panel close) button

8, 10

p OFF (Sto p/Power off) button* q MODE button r Number buttons s SOUND button t EQ7 button u ENTER button v DSO button w Z (eject) button 10, 30

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* Warning when installing in a car without

an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press the power on/off button on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display.

Otherwise, the cl ock display does not t urn off and this causes batt er y dr ai n.

Precautions

• If your car was parked in direct sunlig ht, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power aerials will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Concerning the front panel positions

This unit has 3 front panel open modes.

• Main display position

unit

• Detaching position

unit

• Sub display position

unit

If you have any questions or prob le ms concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co ns ult your nearest Sony deale r.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very dam p area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

To prevent the wireless rotary commander RM-X5S from falling off (supplied with CDX-M770 only)

If the wireless commander falls off, it could cause an accident .

• Be sure to attach the supplied strap when installing the rotary commander near the steering wheel.

• Be sure that the strap does not get caught on the car controls (gear, shifter, etc.).

• Be sure to tighten the stopper of the strap after hanging the strap on the indicator switch, etc.

Notes on CDs

• T o keep th e disc cl ean, do no t touch th e surf ace. Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in the ir 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 dashboard s/ rear trays.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• You can play CD-Rs (recor dable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use.

This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use.

• Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

• You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to

be played on the audio CD player.

• You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this unit .

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• Yo u cannot play 8 cm (3in.) CD s.

• Before playin g, clean the discs with a

commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as ben zine, thinner , co mmercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Detaching the main display window

You can detach the main display window of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the connections, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

Notes

• After resetting the unit in the closed position, be sure to press (OPEN) once before operating further. If a disc is in the unit, the disc will be ejected automatically. Insert the disc again.

• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Resetting the unit during use in sub display-position

Reset button by the disc-slot with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position withou t removing the front panel, th e caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

1 Press (OPEN) on the unit for 2

seconds.

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops , and the front panel automatically tilts at an angle of 30°.

(OPEN)

2 Detach the main display window as

illustrated.

After the main displa y w i ndow de ta ching is complete, the front panel closes automatical.

Notes

• If you detach the main display window while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the display window.

• Do not subject the main display window to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tips

• If you want to detach the main display window, when the front panel is in the sub-display position, press (CLOSE) for 2 seconds.If a disc is partially inserted, load the disc correcty or remove the disc from the unit.

• When carrying the main display window with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the main display window panel

Place the main display window on the front side of the unit as illustrated, then lightly push the front panel into position until it clicks. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a di sc) to oper ate the unit.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the main display window.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-ho ur di gi ta l ind ic at i on. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press M or m (the

either (+/–) side of (DISC)) repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press M or m to set the hour. 3 Press , (the (+) side of (SEEK)).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press M or m to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display retu rn s to no rma l play mode.

Tip

When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always displayed (page 26).

(With optional unit)

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD uni ts.

Note

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the

unit and insert the disc (labeled side up).

Playback starts automatically.

2 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on

the unit to close the front panel.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playbac k.

To Press

Stop playba ck (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) , or

Skip tracks –Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Notes

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

• With optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.

(OPEN) then Z

</, (SEEK) ( [once for each tr ack]

</, (SEEK) ( [hold to desired po int]

./>)

m/M)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs

M/m (DISC) (+/–)

–Disc selection

Display items

When the disc/tra ck changes, any prerecor ded

title*

of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “on,” names exceedi ng 9 characters will be scrolled (page 26)).

Displayable items

• Music source

• Clock

Disc number

Displayable ite m s

• Disc name*

• Track t itle*

To Press

Switch display

Track number

/artist name*

(DSPL)

item Scroll display item (SCRL)

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO D.Name” or “NO

T.Nam e” indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 11) or prerecorded name to display.

*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• For some CD TEXT discs with very many

characters, information may not scroll.

• This unit cannot display the artist name for each

track of a CD TEXT disc.

Tip

When Auto scroll is set to off, and the disc/track is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.

Elapsed playing time

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or the entire d isc wh en it reac hes the end. For r epe at play, you can select:

• Repeat 1 — to repe at a t rack.

• Repeat 2* — to repeat a disc.

* Available only when one or more optional CD/MD

units are connected.

During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts .

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off.”

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

Yo u can select:

• Shuf 1 — to play the tracks on the current di s c in random order.

• Shuf 2*

• Shuf All*

*1 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) *2 Available only when one or more optional CD units,

To return to normal play mode, select “Shuf off.”

Note

“Shuf All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

— to play the tracks in the current

optional CD (MD) un i t in random order. connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)

in random order.

— to play all the tracks in all the

units are connected. or two or more optional MD units are connected.

During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 12).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit will repeat the disc during the labeling procedure .

4 Enter the characters.

1 Press M*

desired character.

A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press m. *2 (blank space)

2 Press , af te r l ocating the desired

character.

If you press < (the (–) side of (SEEK)), you can mov e back to the left.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

5 To return to normal CD play mode,

press (ENTER).

repeatedly to select the

... t *2 t A

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