Sony WX-C60MD

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Name	WX-C60MD
Manufacturer	Sony
Released	1998/04
Device type	auto
Recorder	Player
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	Yes
Dimensions	178 x 100 x 192 mm
Weight	2700
ATRAC ver	4
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	Not recorded
Voltage	12
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥84 000
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Inputs	RCA in, CD
Outputs	RCA out
Control	Not recorded

Sony WX-C60MD. "Wide Bitstream" + year implies ATRAC v4.

1. MD player ("WX-C50" is a cassette deck), CD player, FM / AM radio + amplifier, 2DIN integrated audio master with built-in equalizer

2.7 Built-in 7-band graphic equalizer In addition to the preset equalizer 6 mode, user memory 3 mode is possible. You can easily set the sound quality to match the mood of the song.

3. Full MD play function (only for "WX-C60MD") In addition to supporting "wide bitstream" that enables playback with a wide dynamic range, it is possible to display and scroll the titles of MD software that has been input in katakana. Kanji can be displayed on the already released "FMX-88".

4. CD text can be played and displayed ("WX-C60MD" only) Alphabets / katakana can be displayed on the main unit, and Chinese characters can be displayed on the already released "FMX-88".

5. Industry's highest level 45W x 4 Built-in high power amplifier ("WX-C50" 35W x 4)

6. Electric open / close flip-down front panel adopted

7. Motion display mode The spectrum analyzer section and the character display section work together to express movement, creating a fun and gorgeous in-dash.

8. Versatile system It is possible to build various systems such as a CD / MD changer, FM teletext display unit "FMX-88" ("WX-C60MD" only), and 7-inch wide TV "XTL-770W".

9. Equipped with a dedicated output terminal for the subwoofer (only for "WX-C60MD") In addition to the front and rear RCA audio output terminals, it is equipped with a subwoofer dedicated output terminal with a built-in low-pass filter. Volume adjustment only for the subwoofer is also possible at hand.

10. DSM (disc sound memory) function Equalizer mode and subwoofer level can be memorized for each MD / CD disc.

11. Equipped with SSIR-EXA tuner (only for "WX-C60MD") When interference of an adjacent FM station occurs, the reception band is automatically adjusted to make it easier to hear. Effective when you temporarily enter the broadcasting area of a mini FM station such as community FM.

12. Easy-to-use rotary encoder for volume / sound quality adjustment and custom file input

13. "Sequence menu" that allows you to switch / adjust various performance modes and initial settings while looking at the display.

14. Includes a rotary commander that pursues safe operability while driving ("WX-C60MD" only) You can safely perform the main operations at hand without distracting your eyes from the front even while driving.

CD S/N ratio: 94dB
MD S/N ratio: 90dB
AMP Maximum output: 45W x 4 (4Ω load 1kHz)

Remote (sold separately): RM-X47

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release