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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDX-C8970”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | MDX-C8970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/10 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 1-DIN W 182 x H 53 x D 163mm (mounting dimensions) |
| Weight | 1300 |
| ATRAC ver | 4 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | $700 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in |
| Outputs | RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
MDX-C8970R - RDS variant was for the European market. US Version has 87.5-108 KHz FM tuner. Part of Sony's premium ES line of head units.
Voice-activated using speech recognition for station names. Voice-memo feature allows 6 voice messages of up to 15 seconds each to be recorded to unit (not to MD). DSP function allows user to adjust virtual sound stage for better placement.
Included Remote: RM-X47 (From Remote Guide)
Included Rotary Commander: RM-X4V
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDX-C7970
Base Mechanism Type: MG-164NF-138
Optical Pick-Up: KMS-241B/J1NP
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page ice.sony.co.uk ice.sony.co.uk (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
Manuals
MDX-C8970 User Manual (Scan)
Sony MDX-C8970 Installation Guide
MDX-C8970 Service Manual Supplement 1 Supplement 2
Repair
Photos
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |