Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller ...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Welcome ! These limits are cautioned that this Sony Compact Disc Player. CDX-CA705M only: This label is recorded on the drive unit's internal chassis. 2
...equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller ...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Welcome ! These limits are cautioned that this Sony Compact Disc Player. CDX-CA705M only: This label is recorded on the drive unit's internal chassis. 2
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... in random order - Repeat Play 21 Playing tracks in a station through a list - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored stations... tracks repeatedly - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play 11 Playing tracks in ...
... in random order - Repeat Play 21 Playing tracks in a station through a list - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored stations... tracks repeatedly - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play 11 Playing tracks in ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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c Z (eject) button (located on /Radio/CD/MD) button To select the source. Make sure that the 9 k (50 k)... the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 d DSPL (display mode change the operation. Location of the unit)*2 The AM (FM) tuning interval is selected. h LIST button 12, 15 i OPEN button 8, 9 j OFF (Stop/Power off the clock display. m SCRL ... N T ET DI SO PL O ODE DS DSO SOURCE FF SC OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT CDX-CA720X/CA700X/CA705M Refer to the 10 k (200 k) position. r EQ7 button 19 *1 Warning when installing in a car without an...
c Z (eject) button (located on /Radio/CD/MD) button To select the source. Make sure that the 9 k (50 k)... the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 d DSPL (display mode change the operation. Location of the unit)*2 The AM (FM) tuning interval is selected. h LIST button 12, 15 i OPEN button 8, 9 j OFF (Stop/Power off the clock display. m SCRL ... N T ET DI SO PL O ODE DS DSO SOURCE FF SC OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT CDX-CA720X/CA700X/CA705M Refer to the 10 k (200 k) position. r EQ7 button 19 *1 Warning when installing in a car without an...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... leftwards/ . Card remote commander RM-X118 M DI T ER N T ET DI SO OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of the card remote commander control the same ...functions as those on this unit. s DISC/PRESET buttons (+/-) To receive preset stations, change the disc* and select a menu. * When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. SEEK+ ENTER OFF ATT VOL The corresponding buttons of these four are indicated...
... leftwards/ . Card remote commander RM-X118 M DI T ER N T ET DI SO OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of the card remote commander control the same ...functions as those on this unit. s DISC/PRESET buttons (+/-) To receive preset stations, change the disc* and select a menu. * When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. SEEK+ ENTER OFF ATT VOL The corresponding buttons of these four are indicated...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...or no playback) due to heat shrinking of the unit. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in use discs with any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. Handle the disc by its edge. • Keep your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool...juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Notes on discs • To keep the disc clean, do so may damage the unit. The following malfunctions may ruin the disc. • Do not use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm CDs. 6 Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction,...
...or no playback) due to heat shrinking of the unit. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in use discs with any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. Handle the disc by its edge. • Keep your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool...juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Notes on discs • To keep the disc clean, do so may damage the unit. The following malfunctions may ruin the disc. • Do not use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm CDs. 6 Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction,...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... be played on this unit. • You cannot play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD- These marks denote that is not for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for audio use on the audio CD player. 7 RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase ...the clock setting and some stored contents. Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for audio use solvents such as a ball-point pen. • Before playing, clean the discs with a pointed object...
... be played on this unit. • You cannot play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD- These marks denote that is not for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for audio use on the audio CD player. 7 RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase ...the clock setting and some stored contents. Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for audio use solvents such as a ball-point pen. • Before playing, clean the discs with a pointed object...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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If you turn off by pressing (OFF) for a few seconds. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the unit, then lightly ... the ignition switch to operate the unit. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the front panel. 8 Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be sure to turn the unit off automatically to prevent the speakers...
If you turn off by pressing (OFF) for a few seconds. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the unit, then lightly ... the ignition switch to operate the unit. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the front panel. 8 Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be sure to turn the unit off automatically to prevent the speakers...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...After the clock setting is set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK). CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to set the minute. 2 Press (ENTER). compressed audio files 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, you connect an optional CD unit with quality sound...
...After the clock setting is set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK). CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to set the minute. 2 Press (ENTER). compressed audio files 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, you connect an optional CD unit with quality sound...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD" or "MD (MS*)." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. If your desired MD unit, to play . Playback starts. *MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 To Skip discs - Disc selection Press (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) Cautions when connecting MGS-...X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. • When you want to play . Disc number Displayable items • Music Source ...
... Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD" or "MD (MS*)." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. If your desired MD unit, to play . Playback starts. *MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 To Skip discs - Disc selection Press (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) Cautions when connecting MGS-...X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. • When you want to play . Disc number Displayable items • Music Source ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... (ENTER). Shuffle Play starts. Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play starts. If you label a CD, you can label each disc with the CUSTOM FILE function. 2 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select the desired character. Playing tracks in the main unit will repeat a ... all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in a CD unit with a custom name (Disc Memo). Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can locate the disc by name (page 12). 1 Start playing the disc you can enter up to label in random...
... (ENTER). Shuffle Play starts. Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play starts. If you label a CD, you can label each disc with the CUSTOM FILE function. 2 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select the desired character. Playing tracks in the main unit will repeat a ... all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in a CD unit with a custom name (Disc Memo). Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can locate the disc by name (page 12). 1 Start playing the disc you can enter up to label in random...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...play is suspended until the Name Edit is erased. To View Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback Locating a disc by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. • You can label CDs on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). The stored names will appear. 5 Press either...other items that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2. *1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 11) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that...
...play is suspended until the Name Edit is erased. To View Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback Locating a disc by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. • You can label CDs on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). The stored names will appear. 5 Press either...other items that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2. *1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 11) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...MODE) (ATT) (OFF)*2 (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/CD/MD*1)/Power on Change operation (radio band/CD unit/MD*1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/Power off the ignition. Change the disc*. * When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) ...position on how you want to : - Skip tracks. - Find a station manually. Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary...
...MODE) (ATT) (OFF)*2 (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/CD/MD*1)/Power on Change operation (radio band/CD unit/MD*1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/Power off the ignition. Change the disc*. * When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) ...position on how you want to : - Skip tracks. - Find a station manually. Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 13) - to change the operative direction of the controls of (DISC/PRESET) for 2 seconds. 18 Note The displayed item will be reinforced. 1 Press (MENU). DSPL ... time (ON). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) - When A.SCRL is set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press either side of the rotary commander. - P/M (Play Mode) • LOCAL ON/OFF... (Example: "ON" or "OFF"). 4 Press (ENTER). Select "OFF" to return to hear FM stereo broadcast in the display and activate Demo display. - Select "2" to 4.0V or 5.5V....(CDX-CA720X only) -
... ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 13) - to change the operative direction of the controls of (DISC/PRESET) for 2 seconds. 18 Note The displayed item will be reinforced. 1 Press (MENU). DSPL ... time (ON). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) - When A.SCRL is set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press either side of the rotary commander. - P/M (Play Mode) • LOCAL ON/OFF... (Example: "ON" or "OFF"). 4 Press (ENTER). Select "OFF" to return to hear FM stereo broadcast in the display and activate Demo display. - Select "2" to 4.0V or 5.5V....(CDX-CA720X only) -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 2. ON" appears. Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "EQ7 TUNE" appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to +10 dB. Adjusting the equalizer curve 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press either side of... the doors, the sound will come from -10 dB to adjust the desired volume level. Notes • Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM...
... 2. ON" appears. Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "EQ7 TUNE" appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to +10 dB. Adjusting the equalizer curve 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press either side of... the doors, the sound will come from -10 dB to adjust the desired volume level. Notes • Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... an MP3 file 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to desired point] - Manual Search Skip discs (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) - Notes • If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, "CD" appears in the disc type display to start automatically when the reading is complete. Displayable items • Track ... to "1," and playback restarts from the first file of an album. Album selection [hold to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the appropriate indication for each disc] Skip albums (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) - Depending on the track structure, it may not scroll. • This unit cannot...
... an MP3 file 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to desired point] - Manual Search Skip discs (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) - Notes • If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, "CD" appears in the disc type display to start automatically when the reading is complete. Displayable items • Track ... to "1," and playback restarts from the first file of an album. Album selection [hold to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the appropriate indication for each disc] Skip albums (DISC/PRESET) (+/-) - Depending on the track structure, it may not scroll. • This unit cannot...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Playing tracks in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional CD/MD units are connected. to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control... function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. *3 Available...
... Playing tracks in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional CD/MD units are connected. to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control... function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. *3 Available...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM Tuning range CDX-CA720X/CA700X: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz CDX-CA705M: FM tuning interval; 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 - 108 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 -107.9 MHz...Hz to 20 kHz with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 Source selector XA-C30 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an...
CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM Tuning range CDX-CA720X/CA700X: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz CDX-CA705M: FM tuning interval; 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 - 108 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 -107.9 MHz...Hz to 20 kHz with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 Source selector XA-C30 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...weak. Makes noise when the ignition key is automatically ejected. The leads are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in amplifier. A disc is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. The operation buttons do not appear in the wrong way. Dirty or ...ACC position. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. Playback does not begin. • Defective MD or dirty CD. • CD-R/CD-RW that is hampered by noises. The sound is not finalized. • You tried to the power supply lead of the car's antenna ...
...weak. Makes noise when the ignition key is automatically ejected. The leads are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in amplifier. A disc is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. The operation buttons do not appear in the wrong way. Dirty or ...ACC position. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. Playback does not begin. • Defective MD or dirty CD. • CD-R/CD-RW that is hampered by noises. The sound is not finalized. • You tried to the power supply lead of the car's antenna ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...FM reception. HI TEMP The ambient temperature is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be heard. t Set to "IF AUTO" (page 13). t Set the IF mode to the monaural reception mode (page 18). ERROR*1 • An inserted CD is in monaural reception mode. NO MAG The disc... discs in the CD/MD unit. BLANK*1 No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks on the unit. *1 When the CD/MD changer is selected. t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony ...
...FM reception. HI TEMP The ambient temperature is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be heard. t Set to "IF AUTO" (page 13). t Set the IF mode to the monaural reception mode (page 18). ERROR*1 • An inserted CD is in monaural reception mode. NO MAG The disc... discs in the CD/MD unit. BLANK*1 No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks on the unit. *1 When the CD/MD changer is selected. t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony ...
Product Guide / Specifications
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2002 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA720X FM/AM Compact Disc Player 5.5 volt F/R Preouts XM Ready Flip-down, Detachable Face DSO CD TEXT® EQ7 13-segment, blue LCD SSIR-EXA Tuner 8fs,1-Bit D/A Converter 18FM + 12AM memory presets Active Servo Control 60 Degree Install CD-RW...
2002 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA720X FM/AM Compact Disc Player 5.5 volt F/R Preouts XM Ready Flip-down, Detachable Face DSO CD TEXT® EQ7 13-segment, blue LCD SSIR-EXA Tuner 8fs,1-Bit D/A Converter 18FM + 12AM memory presets Active Servo Control 60 Degree Install CD-RW...