Sony RCD-W1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) manual

RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: ©2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 4-233-692- 12 (2) Compa[...]

2 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. CAUTION You ar[...]

3 ES F P RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the risk of eye hazard. On power sources • [...]

4 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Contents Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 5 Hooking Up the System ........................ 5 This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs ................................................ 6 Basic Operations Playing a CD ......................................... 7[...]

5 Getting Started Started RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2). Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteri[...]

6 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Hookups Connecting the recorder to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the color- coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (R) to red and white (L) to white. Be sure to make connections [...]

7 Basic Operations RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for the DECK A (or B). 2 Press POWER. 3 Press A and place a disc on the inner circle of DECK A (or B). Press A again to close the disc tray. 4 Press H . The recorder starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplif[...]

8 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Using the display When you check the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc while the recorder is stopped, the information appears as follows: DECK A Front Panel Display TIME TIME DECK B Using the TIME button You can use the TIME button to check disc and track information such a[...]

9 Basic Operations RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: For details on finalizing, refer to page 20, and page 21 for unfinalizing. Tip Whenever you change the operation status of the recorder, the display automatically changes to reflect that status. For example, if you change to CD playback, details about CD playback, such as track nu[...]

10 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: To locate Stop playback The next or succeeding tracks The beginning of the current or preceding tracks A specific track directly * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips To pause playing at the beginning of a track, press AMS . or > (or press . or > on the remote) after pausing playback. Playing [...]

11 Basic Operations RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Locating a Particular Point in a T rack You can also use the m and M buttons to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B. To locate a point While mo[...]

12 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the recorder “ shuffle ” tracks and play them in random order. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B. While the recorder is stopped, press SHUFFLE PLAY on the remote until “ SH[...]

13 Basic Operations RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: To erase the last programmed track Press CLEAR on the remote. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track is erased. Tip The program remains even after Program Play ends. When you press H , you can play the same program again. Notes •“ Full ” appears on the fr[...]

14 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Playing Both Deck Simultaneously (Dual Play) If you have 2 amplifiers in different locations in your house, you can connect the recorder to each amplifier and play two discs simultaneously on both DECK A and DECK B. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for o[...]

Recording on CDR RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 15 Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc (Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. Before recording, see “ Notes ” on page 17. After recording, you must finalize the disc[...]

RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 16 Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed (High Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, faster than normal Synchro-Recording, making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. Before recording, see “ Notes ” on page 1[...]

Recording on CDR RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 17 Notes • You cannot record over existing material. The recorder automatically starts recording from the end of the existing material. • Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the CD-R or CD-RW is longer than the playing time of the CD, especially if you want to record[...]

RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 18 5 Adjust the recording level (ANALOG IN only), if necessary. For details, see “ Adjusting the Recording Level ” on page 19. 6 Press H . 7 Start playing the sound source you want to record. To pause recording Press X . To resume recording, press the button again or press H . Note Whenever you [...]

Recording on CDR RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 19 The “ OVER ” indicator If rec level is too loud, “ OVER ” appears in the front panel. The SRC indicator Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) You can adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the[...]

RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 20 Finalizing a CD-R or CD- RW disc Finalizing completes the recording of a disc. It enables you to play the disc on other players. (The player must be CD-RW compatible. ) When a recording is finished, a CD-R or CD- RW disc must be finalized. Once that is done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or adde[...]

Recording on CDR RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 21 Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A CD-RW disc is both recordable and rewritable. However, the process of rewriting or erasing is different from of cassette tapes. Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or erase sin[...]

RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 22 Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc You can erase one track on a CD-RW at a time. This process starts with the last track on the disc. Please note that before erasing a track, you must unfinalize the disc. If the disc is not unfinalized, follow the instructions of “ Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc ?[...]

Recording on CDR RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: 23 Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc is easy, and it does not matter whether the disc has been unfinalized or not. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR for operations on DECK B. 1 Press ERASE one time (for a finalized disc) or twice (for un[...]

24 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Explanation • A record-related button has been pressed when a finalized disc is in the DECK B. • A record-related button has been pressed when a standard CD is in the DECK B. A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD- Video disc has been placed in the machine. • An unfinalized disc has been placed in the [...]

25 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Additional Information The sound has a lot of static. Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism. Other No sound is output. • Make the connections properly. • Operate the amplifier properly.[...]

26 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Specifications DECK A (the CD player section) System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB Dynamic range More than 93 dB DECK B (the CD-R[...]

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28 RCD-W1 (US) 4-233-692- 12 (2) Actual page number: Sony Corporation Printed in Korea 07ADD_RCD-W1.p65 01.2.26, 1:44 PM 28[...]