Sony RCD-W500C manual

©2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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. 4-246-076- 11 (1) Compact Disc Recor der RCD-W500C/W100[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appar[...]

3 T able of Contents Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 6 Hooking Up the System ........................ 6 This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD ......................................... 8 Playing a disc with MP3 files ................ 9 Using the Display .........................[...]

4 On condensation in the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evapo[...]

5 Note on High-Speed Synchro-Recording When recording a CD, certain conditions may cause the sound to dropout, noise in the recording, or even unwanted tracks on the CD-R or CD-RW. If this happens, clean the CD as described in “On cleaning” above, and record to the CD-R or CD-RW using normal speed Synchro-Recording only. Note on CD-R or CD-RW p[...]

6 Hooking Up the System This section describes how to hook up the unit to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Connecting the unit 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 pins to the ap[...]

7 Getting Started Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Notes • Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player. • If the following occurs during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise ma[...]

8 Playing a CD This unit has two decks. In this manual, the CD player section is just called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW recording section is called DECK B. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A (the CD player section), or to DECK B to operate DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section). 1 Turn on your amplifier a[...]

9 Basic Operations Playing a disc with MP3 files About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. Playback of some MP3 fi[...]

10 The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows: Tree1 Tree2 Tree3 Tree4 Tree5 Notes • This player cannot read the MP3 files if the file name does not end with the extension “.mp3”. • Folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped. • When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a lon[...]

11 Basic Operations Tip To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01”, “02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.) Note on playback of MP3 files Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media[...]

12 Tips • The function of AMS control changes according to the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display. When the indicator is off, the AMS control selects tracks. When the indicator lights up, the AMS control selects albums. Press ALBUM to turn the ALBUM SELECT indicator on or off. • You can start playing from a specific track in step 7. 1 Turn A[...]

13 Basic Operations Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the front panel display. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B. Changing the display Press DISPLAY while the unit is stopped or playing. Each time you press the button, you can change the display as fol[...]

14 Display while recording Press TIME repeatedly while recording. Each time you press the button, the display for DECK B changes as follows: CD TOC TEXT CD TEXT CD - RW DECK A REC DISC ALBUM TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK CD TOC TEXT CD TEXT CD - RW DECK A REC DISC TRACK TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK The total remaining time of the CD-R or CD-RW The track numbe[...]

15 Basic Operations Display for disc information of DECK B The indicators show which type of recordable disc is in the disc tray, and whether the recordable disc has been already finalized. The CD/CD-R/RW indicator When you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc tray, “CD” lights up. When you put an unfinalized CD-R in the disc tray, “CD-R”[...]

16 Locating a Particular Point in a T rack Z You can locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B. To locate a point While monitoring the sound While observing the display Tip “-Over-” appears if the disc reaches the e[...]

17 Basic Operations Playing T racks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B. Repeating all tracks on the disc Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REP” lights up in the display, and then press H . The unit rep[...]

18 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the unit “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B. 1 While the unit is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the Shuffle Play mode as follows: When you select ALL DISCS SHUF ([...]

19 Basic Operations Creating Y our Own Program (Program Play) You can specify the playback order of the tracks and MP3 files on a disc to create your own programs containing up to 25 steps. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B. 1 While the unit is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly un[...]

20 Recording/Editing Before Recording About recordable discs •A recordable disc is an audio CD-R or Audio CD- RW with the following logo. • Audio CD-Rs are recordable only one time. Audio CD-RWs are recordable for multiple times. See page 7 for details. About finalization • Finalization is a final editing process that allows recorded CD-Rs an[...]

Recording/Editing 21 Types of Recording The following types of recordings are possible, depending on the audio source. For details on each operation, see the reference pages. a × a × × ∗3 a Same as original Adjustable with REC LEVEL * 1 Set “Make Disc” in the Setup Menu to “On” beforehand (page 35). * 2 Even if you select High-Speed Sy[...]

22 Tips • To play the recorded CD on DECK A or another CD player, perform finalization (page 29). • To record your favorite tracks from the CDs in DECK A, make a program (page 19). • If the track marks are not marked properly while making an analog recording from an external component, see page 28. • To record from several discs, see page 2[...]

Recording/Editing 23 Notes • You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording. • If Repeat Play is selected, it is automatically canceled. • If Shuffle Play is selected, it is automatically canceled. • The following functions do not work while Synchro-Recording: – Silent Pause function – Level Sync function – Manual Track Making functi[...]

24 Normal speed Synchro- Recording The disc is recorded at the same speed as the playing CD. You can hear the sound during recording. To use Make-Disc Synchro- Recording, set “Make Disc” in the Setup Menu to “On” beforehand (page 35). When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. 1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “High-Speed Synchro-Recording”[...]

Recording/Editing 25 X H x DECK A/DECK B INPUT REC z OPEN/CLOSE REC z INPUT X x H With the label side up 3 After “New Track” appears in the display, press H on DECK B to start recording. Synchro-Recording starts. DECK A and DECK B will automatically stop after recording. To stop recording Press x . To record only your favorite CD tracks You can[...]

26 Turn on the indicator OPT* ANALOG* 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connector. To record through DIGITAL OPTICAL IN ANALOG IN * If a disc is playing on DECK A, stop playback. To record the disc in DECK A, turn off “OPT” and “ANALOG.” 4 Press REC z . DECK B stands by for recording. 5 Adjust the recording level, if necessary. F[...]

Recording/Editing 27 Display DECK A Lvl Optical Lvl YES MENU/NO DECK A/DECK B . / > OVER indication MENU/NO REC LEVEL AMS OVER TOC CD TEXT CD - RW DIGITAL DECK A REC DISC ALBUM TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK Adjusting the Recording Level Adjusting the recording level for digital recording You can adjust the recording level using the Setup Menu. (For de[...]

28 REC z REC z DECK A/DECK B Marking T rack Numbers While Recording You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the AMS Function or Editing Functions. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. Marking track numbers manually You can [...]

Recording/Editing 29 FINALIZE H H DECK A/DECK B FINALIZE DECK A/DECK B REC F ADER Fading In and Out recording (Rec Fader) Z You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade-in recording) or decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade-out recording). This function is convenient when you do not wan[...]

30 H DECK A/DECK B FINALIZE H FINALIZE 3 Press H (or YES). Finalizing starts. During finalizing, “Finalize” appears in the display and the remaining time for finalizing (may not be accurate) appears. When the finalizing process is finished, the total track number and total playing time appears in the display and the TOC (red) indicator goes off[...]

Recording/Editing 31 ERASE YES AMS H H . / > DECK A/DECK B ERASE YES Erasing T racks of a CD- RW You can erase tracks recorded on a CD-RW. This process starts with the last track on the disc. Before erasing the track, make sure that the disc is not finalized. If the disc is finalized, follow the instructions for “Unfinalizing a CD- RW” (page[...]

32 MENU/NO . / > x m / M CLEAR YES DECK A/DECK B NAME EDIT/ SELECT TOC CD TEXT CD - RW DECK A REC DISC ALBUM TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK Display Selected AB Selected ab Selected 12 TOC CD TEXT CD - RW DECK A DISC ALBUM TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK TOC CD TEXT CD - RW DECK A DISC ALBUM TRACK DECK B DISC TRACK Letter/number/ symbol buttons Labeling T racks[...]

Recording/Editing 33 TIME DECK A/DECK B SBM MENU/NO YES . / > Changing an existing title 1 Do steps 1 to 5 in “Labeling Tracks/ Discs” (page 32) to select the title you want to change. 2 Press and hold CLEAR until the current title is erased. 3 Do steps 6 to 8 of “Labeling Tracks/ Discs” (page 32) to enter the new title. 4 Press YES. “[...]

34 Using the Silent Pause function If there has been no sound input for about 30 seconds during recording, the unit pauses recording. If the unit continues pausing for about 3 minutes after the Silent Pause Function activated, recording stops automatically. Note that this function does not activate if the unit is Synchro-Recording from a CD on DECK[...]

Additional Information 35 Additional Information Using the Setup Menu You can make various settings on this unit by using the Setup Menu. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press . / > on the remote) to select the setup item, and press AMS (or YES). 3 Turn AMS (or press . / > on the remote) to [...]

36 Message Blank Disc Check Disc Complete! Data Disc Disc Full! Erase Ex-Change (RCD-W500C only) Fade In Fade Out Finalize Incomplete! Initialize Name Full! -NO DISC- No Name Messages The following table explains the messages that appear in the display. Explanation A blank CD-R/CD-RW you have just bought or a CD-RW you have entirely erased is in th[...]

Additional Information 37 Message C12/ Cannot Copy C13/ Rec Error C14/ TOC Error C41/ Cannot Copy Explanation You are trying to record a disc that cannot be played back in DECK-A or with an external device, such as CD-ROM or VIDEO CD. • Remove the disc, and then insert a music CD for playback. Recording has not been completed successfully because[...]

38 Tr oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. DECK A (the CD player section) The player does not start playing. • Insert a disc. • Place the disc properly. • Clean the disc (page 4). • Place the disc with the label side up. • Moi[...]

Additional Information 39 Other No sound is output. • Make the connections properly (page 6). • Operate the amplifier properly. • When using the headphones, turn PHONE LEVEL to turn up the output level. The remote does not operate the unit. • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the unit and the remote. • Point the remote at the [...]

40 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Specifications DECK A (the CD player section) System Compact disc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Playable discs CD, CD-R, CD-RW Frequency response 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio Over 98 dB during play Wow and flutter Below meas[...]