====== Sony MDX-CA680X ======

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MDLP compatible. New Sony Xplod series design. 30 radio station presets, 10 second anti-shock protection, volume syncing with telephone system, multi-color display, bass/tweeter adjustment,CD-TEXT support, detachable faceplate. Also offered as MDX-CA680.

  * 18 FM, 12 AM Preset Stations
  * 10 Second Shock Resistant Memory
  * 1-Bit Converter
  * 3-Color Negative LC Display
  * Telephone Attenuate
  * Wireless & Rotary Remotes Optional
  * Flip-Down Detachable Faceplate
  * SSIR-EXA Tuner -- Sony's proprietary SSIR-EX tuner technology which can actually adjust the tuner's bandwidth, depending on current environmental conditions. Improved sound quality and adjacent station interference result.
  * MBP (My Best Position) -- Optimizes system for listener's position; one push; easy operation.
  * D-Bass -- (Dynamic Bass) Sony's unique low frequency enhancement system which provides up to 18dB of gain to frequencies below 75Hz, without midrange coloration or interference.
  * Preamp Output -- Typically found on headunits, a preamp output provides low level, high quality audio signal for use with external amplifiers. Provides an ideal expansion point for high quality audio systems.
  * MD/CD/TV Control w/Custom File -- The ability of a component to operate a CD or MD disc changer and a TV tuner.
  * Custom File -- A feature package that provides intuitive and safe source management for an audio and A/V system. Examples include Disc Memo , Station Memo and Memo List.
  * CD Text -- A compact disc and player feature utilizing disc, track and artist information encoded directly on the CD media. Both playback and media components must have CD Text compatibility.
  * Station Memo -- A Custom File feature that allows the user to assign an eight character name to a tuner frequency.
  * Shock Resistant Memory -- An electronic circuit that stores the audio data stream from a CD or MD in a memory buffer. If the laser pick-up mistracks, audio still flows from the buffer preventing an interruption.
  * Wide Bit Stream Processing -- This technology maintains 20-bit precision through the recording process for clearer reproduction of delicate, low-level music.
  * 8x Oversampling -- A digital filter which calculates 7 additional samples between those taken from the disc which provides a closer representation of the original analog signal and therefore better sound quality.
  * Negative LC Display -- A liquid crystal display employing a dark backfield with its elements. This results in a primarily dark display, which improves cosmetic integration with a dark colored headunit.
  * Flip-Down Detachable Faceplate -- A DIN headunit who's faceplate hinges at the bottom to reveal a media loading slot. Provides a larger area on the face for the display and controls.
  * 50W x 4 speaker output.

Base Mechanism: MG-164MA-138\\
Optical Pickup: KMS-241C\\
ATRAC IC: CXD2662R\\

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Content adapted from: [[http://minidisc.org/part_Sony_MDX-CA680X.html | Minidisc.org page]]
[[https://web.archive.org/web/20010619033434/http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/corpcomm/news/consumer/652.html|Sel.sony archive]]
===== Manuals =====

{{:equipment:sony:auto:sony_mdx-ca680x_user_manual_eng.pdf |Sony MDX-CA680X User Manual ENG}}

{{:equipment:sony:auto:sony_mdx-ca680_manual_1_.pdf |Sony MDX-CA680/X User manual}}

{{:equipment:sony:auto:sony_mdx-ca680x_service_manual_1_.pdf |Sony MDX-CA680X  Service manual}}

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