Sony DHC-MD373 manual

Operating Instructions Mini Hi-Fi Component System 3-867-542- 13 (1) ©1999 Sony Corporation DHC-MD373[...]

2 Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside of the unit. T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ..........[...]

3 The MD Deck — Recording Before you start recording ....................... 25 Recording your favourite CD tracks on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 26 Recording on an MD manually — Manual Recording ....................... 27 Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data — Time Machine Recording ............ 28 Marking[...]

4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to the terminals on the speakers as below. Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials to prevent noise. +[...]

5 Getting Started 3 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the bottom of the system to the position of your local power line voltage (for models with a voltage selector). 220V 240V 1 10V 120V VOL T AGE SELECTOR 4 Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet. If the plug of the mains lead does not fit your wall outlet, attach the supplied adaptor on to the plug (fo[...]

6 Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time beforehand to use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system is used for illustration purposes. x . > H `/1 X M m 4,6 3,5 3,5 1 2 4 CURSOR T DISPLA Y 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The cloc[...]

7 Getting Started Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 2 13 STEREO/ MONO FUNCTION x . > H `/1 X M m 5,6 5 5 4 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the system. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO[...]

8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To stop scanning Press TUNING MODE. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune in the station manually. To set another station to the exist preset number Start over from step 1. After step 5, [...]

9 Getting Started Saving the power in standby mode In order to conserve power, you can select whether or not to display the clock when the system is off. The system is set at the factory to not display the clock when the system is off ( Power Saving Mode ). To display the clock even when the system is off, deactivate the Power Saving Mode. `/1 x . [...]

10 Basic Operations Playing a CD To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 2 1 VOLUME CD x MD/CD .m / M> To Do this Stop play Press CD x . Pause Press CD HS . The S indicator on the CD HS button lights orange. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press MD/CD .m or M> repeatedly. Find a point in a track Keep[...]

Basic Operations 11 Recording a CD on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. You can also record a programme of favourite tracks (see page 26). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 5 4 MD Z MD x 2,3 1 Inser[...]

12 Tips • If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks. • The track numbers of the CD are recorded on to the MD automatically. • Depending on the disc, CD TEXT information may also be recorded. If “TEXT” flashes during recording, press NAME EDIT, and then press ENTER/YES to record the title of the current[...]

Basic Operations 13 To Do this Stop play Press MD x . Pause Press MD HS . The S indicator on the MD HS button lights up orange. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press MD/CD .m or M> repeatedly. Listening to the radio — Preset T uning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (p[...]

14 Recording from the radio — Manual Recording You can analog record a radio programme on an MD. If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks. To erase the recorded contents, see “Erasing recordings” on page 37. To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 4 2 5 3 6 MD Z MD x 1 Inse[...]

Basic Operations 15 4 Press TUNING + or – to select the desired preset station. Preset number and frequency (or station name * or RDS station name ** ) * The station name appears only if you have labelled the station (see page 46). ** European model only. When you preset only one station, “ONE PRESET” appears in the display. You can select th[...]

16 The CD Player Playing CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Programme Play. z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS REPEA T , Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD. REPEAT 1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until “REP[...]

The CD Player 17 Last programmed track number Programming CD tracks — Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played. You can also make a Synchro Recording of the programme on the MD (see page 26). x . > H `/1 X M m 2 1 6 3 4 3 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeat[...]

18 Using the CD display You can check the remaining time on the current track or on the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles or artist names. x . > H X M m DISPLA Y , Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal play or in stop mode, the display changes as follow[...]

The CD Player 19 Labelling a CD — Disc Memo You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load a labelled CD, the title appears in the display. Notes • You cannot label a CD for which “TEXT” appears in the display. • When labelling CDs for the first time, be sure to perform the operations in “Er[...]

20 Labelling a CD (continued) 2 Press NAME EDIT. The text input screen appears, and the cursor flashes. Cursor 3 Press CHARACTER to select the desired type of character. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: (Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a (Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ! (Symbols) t (Blank space) t … 4 Press . or >[...]

The CD Player/The MD Deck — Play 21 Erasing a disc title 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “Name Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. The disc title appears scrolling in the display. “No Name” appears if no disc title is labelled. 3 Press ENTER/YES again. “Complete !!” appears and the disc title is er[...]

22 Programming MD tracks — Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played. x . > H `/1 X M m 2 3 1 6 3 4 1 Press MD to switch the function to MD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears in stop mode. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track appears in the display. Sel[...]

The MD Deck — Play 23 Last programmed track number Cancel Programme Play Press x , then press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear. Add a track to the programme (in stop mode) Do steps 3 and 4. Total number of programmed steps To check the programme order Press . or > repeatedly during Programme Play. To Do this Era[...]

24 Using the MD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time and the remaining time on the MD. x . > H X M m DISPLA Y , Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal play or in stop mode, the display changes as follows: During normal play t Elapsed playing time and the track number on the current track x[...]

The MD Deck — Play/Recording 25 The MD Deck — Recording Before you start recording MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you r[...]

26 Selecting the tracks 1 Press CD on the remote to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears. Recording your favourite CD tracks on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can select your favourite CD tracks with the[...]

The MD Deck — Recording 27 8 Press MD HS . CD playing and MD recording start. The CD player and the MD deck stop automatically when the recording is completed. To stop recording Press MD x . If the MD becomes full during recording, the MD deck and the CD player automatically stop. Tips • The track numbers of the CD are recorded on to the MD aut[...]

28 5 Start playing the desired source (CD, etc.) to record. When recording from this system’s CD player, the track numbers are automatically marked. Press z REC during recording to mark the track numbers at the desired point. If you want to mark track numbers automatically during recording from the radio, see “Marking track numbers” on page 3[...]

The MD Deck — Recording 29 `/1 5 1 Insert a recordable MD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired source (i.e., TUNER) to record appears. 3 Press z REC. The MD deck stands by for recording. 4 Start playing the desired source to record. 5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote at the desired point to start recording. Recording of the source starts w[...]

30 Marking track numbers You can mark track numbers: • Automatically during recording Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original source during recording from this system’s CD player or components connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack. Use the Level Synchro Recording function to automatically mark track numbers during recording[...]

The MD Deck — Recording 31 6 Press MENU/NO. 7 Press MD HS . Recording starts. To stop recording Press MD x . To cancel automatic track marking 1 Press MENU/NO on the remote during recording pause. “Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 2 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “T.Mark LSync” appears, then press ENTE[...]

32 H 1 Press z REC to stand by for recording. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote. “Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “S.Space Off” (or “S.Space On”) appears, then press ENTER/YES. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until “S.Space On” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Press MEN[...]

The MD Deck — Recording 33 Adjusting the recording level When recording on an MD, you can adjust the recording level to the desired volume. You can adjust the recording level not only when making an analogue recording, but also when making a digital recording from a CD, etc. z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 2 8 x . > H `/1 X M m 3,7 3,4,6 4,5 4,5[...]

34 Monaural recording Stereo signals such as an FM stereo broadcast can be converted to monaural format and recorded. When recording in monaural format, the MD recording time is approximately twice the normal recording (stereo recording) time (i.e., 120 minutes of monaural audio can be recorded on a 60-minute MD). z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 7 8 [...]

The MD Deck — Recording/Editing 35 The MD Deck — Editing Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By using the editing functions, you can create a new sequence to the recorded MD. Editing functions • Name — Labelling MDs (page 36) Use this function to label discs and tracks. You can use upper case, lower case, num[...]

36 Labelling an MD — Name Function You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks as follows. During recording If “CD TEXT” flashes in the display during recording a CD, you can record the CD disc title on the MD (see page 27). After recording Use Name Function on this page. You can input a total of approximately 1700 characters for t[...]

The MD Deck — Editing 37 Copying a disc or track title You can copy a labeled disc or track title to use it as a title of another track or the disc title within a disc. 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “Name ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until “Name Copy ?” appears, then pre[...]

38 x . > H `/1 X M m 1 3,4 2 3,5 3,4 1 Press MD to switch the function to MD. 2 Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until “Track Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 5 Press ENTER/YES. “Complete !!” appears for a few seconds and the[...]

The MD Deck — Editing 39 2 While playing an MD, press X at the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A). The MD pauses. 3 Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until “A-B Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Press ENTER/YES again. “—Rehearsal—” and “Point A ok?” appear alternately [...]

40 8 Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct. “Point B Set” appears and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts. 9 Continue playback until the deck reaches point B, then press ENTER/ YES. “A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” appear alternately and the deck repeats a portion of the few seconds before point[...]

The MD Deck — Editing 41 4 Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to move appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Press . or > repeatedly until the new track position appears. 6 Press ENTER/YES. “Complete !!” appears for a few seconds and the selected track moves to the appointed position. To cancel moving Press MENU/NO. To ret[...]

42 4 Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to divide appears, then press ENTER/YES. “—Rehearsal—” appears and the portion to be divided is played repeatedly. 5 While monitoring the sound, press . or > repeatedly to adjust the point to be divided. You can shift the point by 1/86 second (1 frame) intervals. To shift the[...]

The MD Deck — Editing 43 1 Press MD to switch the function to MD. 2 Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until “Combine ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, then press ENTER/ YES. For example, to combine tracks 4 and 1, [...]

44 Undoing the last edit — Undo Function You can use this function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit. Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following after the edit: • Do another edit. • Press the z REC or CD-MD SYNC button. • Update the TOC by turning off [...]

The MD Deck — Editing/Sound Adjustment 45 Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the sound characteristic among 5 sound effects according to the type of music you are listening to. x . > H `/1 X M m MUSIC MENU , Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: [...]

46 Other Features Labelling the preset stations — Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 12 characters (Station Name). The Station Name appears when you tune in the station. z .m > M Z x Z HS x `/1 HS 2 3 1 x . > H `/1 X M m 4,5 9 6 6 7 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly unti[...]

Other Features 47 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete the entire title. If you make a mistake Press CURSOR T or t until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7. To erase a character Press CLEAR on the remote while the character is flashing. You cannot insert characters. 9 Press ENTER/YES on the remote to complete the labell[...]

48 Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can preset the time to turn off in 10 minutes increments. `/1 SLEEP , Press SLEEP. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: t SLEEP OFF t AUTO 10min ...... T [...]

Other Features 49 4 Press ENTER/YES. “ON” lights up, and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to start play. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. 6 Set the time to stop play fo[...]

50 Timer recording radio programmes To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6). x . > H `/1 X M m 3,4 3,4 3,4,6 8 2 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see page 13). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. “SET DAILY” appears. 3 Press . or > to select either “MD REC” or “TAPE REC”, then p[...]

Other Features 51 To change the setting Start over from step 1. To check the setting / To use the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > to select either “MD REC” or “TAPE REC”, then press ENTER/YES. To cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER/YES. [...]

52 Connecting optional components Connecting optional A/V components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions of each component. Connecting the audio cords (not supplied) When using audio cords (not supplied) to connect other A/V components to the system, make sure to insert the plugs firmly, [...]

53 Connecting optional components Connecting a CS/BS digital tuner, etc. Connect the component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack on the rear panel of the unit, using a digital connecting cable (square, not supplied). Connecting external aerials Connect an outdoor aerial to improve reception. FM aerial Connect an commercially available FM outdoor aeria[...]

54 Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage • Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. • The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long [...]

Additional Information 55 System limitations of MDs The recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself, not to mechanical causes. “Disc Full!!” appears before the MD has reached the maximum recording time When 255 tracks[...]

56 T roubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following checklist. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise. • Make sure the headphones ar[...]

Additional Information 57 Recording is not possible. • Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (see page 25). • Connect the optional A/V component properly (see pages 52 and 53). • Switch to another sound source. • Replace the MD with a recordable MD, or use the Erase Function to erase unnecessary tracks (see pages 37 – 40). •[...]

58 Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. • Set the proper band and frequency (see page 7). • Connect the aerial properly (see page 4). • Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the aerial again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external aer[...]

Additional Information 59 Cannot REC • A pre-mastered MD is in the deck. • The function is switched to MD. Complete !! The editing operation of MDs is completed. Disc Full!! There is no time remaining on the MD. Eject The MD deck is ejecting the MD. Impossible • You tried to make an impossible editing operation. • You cannot combine the tra[...]

60 Specifications Main Unit (HCD-MD373) Amplifier section European model: DIN power output (Rated): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN, 230 V) Continuous RMS power output (Reference): 30 + 30 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD, 230 V) Music power output (Reference): 50 + 50 watts Other models: DIN power output (Rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,[...]

Additional Information 61 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Tourist model: 76.0 – 108.0 MHz Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Aerial FM lead aerial Aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range European model: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with [...]

62 6 SLEEP button Press to set Sleep Timer. (page 48) 7 MENU/NO button Press to set Programme Play, or to label a CD, MD and preset station. NAME EDIT, CHARACTER button Press to display the text input screen and to select the type of characters to be input. (pages 20, 36, 46) ENTER/YES button Press to set the clock, Programme Play and to label a CD[...]

Additional Information 63 Index A A-B Erase Function 39 Adjusting the operating voltage 5 the recording level 33 the sound 45 the volume 10, 13, 14 Aerials 4 After editing 35 recording 25 All Erase Function 38 Analogue recording 25 Auto Cut 31 Automatic Source Selection 10, 13, 14 Automatic tuning 14 B Batteries 5 Before editing 35 recording 25 C C[...]

64 T Time Machine Recording 28 Timer falling asleep to music 48 timer recording 50 waking up to music 48 Track marking 30 Track numbers 30 Troubleshooting 56 Tuning interval 8 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Undo Function 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Index (continued)[...]