Brand: SANYO
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MCD-XJ 790
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:42 p.m.
- Power Supply: Operate using AC power by connecting the mains lead to the unit and an AC outlet. For battery operation, install 8 x "C" size batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
- General Operation: Control sound with the VOLUME control and BASSXPANDER. Use headphones by plugging them into the PHONES jack, which disconnects the speakers.
- CD Play: Set the FUNCTION selector to CD, open the CD compartment, place the disc label-side up, close the door, and press PLAY. Use STOP to stop playback.
- Radio Operation: Set the FUNCTION selector to RADIO, select the band (AM/FM), tune to a station using TUNING control, and adjust volume. Extend the rod antenna for better FM reception.
- Cassette Tape Operation: Set FUNCTION selector to TAPE-OFF for playback. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door, insert cassette, and press PLAY. Use FAST FORWARD and REWIND for tape movement.
- Recording: Record from the built-in radio by setting FUNCTION to RADIO, selecting a band, tuning to a station, and pressing RECORD. Record from the built-in microphone by setting FUNCTION to TAPE-OFF and pressing RECORD. Sync record from CD by setting FUNCTION to CD, programming tracks if desired, and pressing RECORD.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Radio | Symptom | Possible cause | Solution |
| Noise or sound distorted on AM or FM broadcasts. | Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. | Return the AM or FM broadcast station. | |
| FM: Rod antenna is not extended. | Extend rod antenna. | ||
| AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. | Rotate unit until best reception is obtained. | ||
| FM STEREO indicator does not light | FM Signal not enough strong or the station is not in stereo broadcasting | Extend rod antenna or find another FM stereo station | |
| AM or FM no sound | Function Selector is not at RADIO mode. | Set Function selector to RADIO. | |
| Volume at minimum | Increase Volume. |
| Cassette Player | Symptom | Possible cause | Solution |
| No sound | Function selector is not at TAPE mode | Set Function selector to TAPE. | |
| Volume at minimum | Increase Volume | ||
| Sound distorted. | Dirty head. | Clean the head. | |
| Speed varies | Tape old or worn. | Replace the tape. | |
| Dirty roller and capstan. | Clean roller and capstan. |
| Cassette Recorder | Symptom | Possible cause | Solution |
| Will not record. | Record protection tab removed. | Cover hole with tape. | |
| Distorted sound on playback. | Defective tape or dirty tape head. | Replace tape or clean tape head. |
| Compact Disc Player | Symptom | Possible cause | Solution |
| CD Player will not play. | Function Selector is not at CD mode. | Set Function Selector to CD. | |
| CD is not installed or installed incorrectly. | Insert CD with label side facing up. | ||
| CD skips while playing. | Disc is dirty or scratched. | Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc. | |
| Disc is inserted but CD player skips over spot and will not play. | Disc inserted upside down. | Insert disc properly. | |
| Disc is dirty. | Clean disc. | ||
| Disc is non-standard. | Use correct disc. |