Sony DHC-ZX50MD инструкция обслуживания

Operating Instructions Mini Hi-Fi Component System 4-229-972- 12 (1) ©2000 Sony Corporation DHC-ZX50MD 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. [...]

2 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. 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 P[...]

3 T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 5 Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ............... 9 Saving the power in standby mode* ....... 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD ........................................... 12 Recording a CD on an MD with High [...]

4 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ................................ 69 Selecting the preset audio effect file ....... 70 Changing the spectrum analyzer display 71 Selecting surround effects ....................... 72 Controlling the graphic equalizer ............ 73 Creating a personal audio effect file ....... 74 Other Features Using the Radio[...]

5 Getting Started 3 4 1 1 2 1 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as below. – R L + Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Note Keep the speaker cords away[...]

6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A FM75 AM Jack type B FM75 AM COAXIAL AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the pos[...]

7 Getting Started Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and on a 12-hour system for other models. For illustration purposes, the 12-hour system model is used. 1 Press MODE SELECT when the system is turned off. “Clock Set ?” appears. When the syst[...]

8 3 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Move the multi stick toward B . The minute indication flashes. 5 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press PUSH ENTER. To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. Tips • Refer to the illustration to use the multi stick. Place your finger on the[...]

9 Getting Started Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset a total of 30 stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold m or M until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a ste[...]

10 To tune in a station with a weak signal Press m or M repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station to an existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 5, press . or > to select the preset number where you want to store the other station, then press PUSH ENTER. You can preset a new station in the sele[...]

11 Getting Started ?/1 (Power) Saving the power in standby mode (North American and European models only) You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode. DISPLAY , Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the power is off. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t Demonstration [...]

12 1 Press one of the A 1~5 buttons and place a CD on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. Press the same button to close the disc tray. To insert other CDs, press A of other numbers to open the disc tray. The CD presence indicator lights in the display. 2 Press one of the DISC 1~5 buttons. The disc tray close[...]

Basic Operations 13 To Stop play Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select a CD in stop mode Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs Remove a CD Exchange other CDs while playing Adjust the volume Do this Press x . Press CD NX (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. During play or pause, press > (to go forward) or . (t[...]

14 ?/1 (Power) 2 1 1 3 When “PUSH ENTER!” flashes, press PUSH ENTER. Recording starts. During high speed recording, you cannot listen to the playback sound. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the MD deck stop automatically. To stop recording Press x . If “Retry” flashes in the display after you press PUSH ENTER in step 3 A r[...]

Basic Operations 15 Notes • You cannot record over existing material during CD-MD High-Speed Synchro Recording. The MD deck automatically starts recording from the end of the existing material. • Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the MD is longer than the playing time of the CD, especially if you want to record all the tracks on t[...]

16 Tips • When recording to and from a tape, the playback operations vary depending on the direction of the tape. • When recoding a TEXT-CD, the CD TEXT information (except for the disc title) is automatically recorded (see page 50). • If you use a recorded MD, the MD deck automatically locates the end of the recorded portion and starts recor[...]

Basic Operations 17 VOLUME x . > m M A ?/1 (Power) Playing an MD — Normal Play 1 Insert a recorded MD. Insert the MD until the deck pulls it in. When the disc presence indicator is lit in the display, another MD has been inserted already. Press A to eject the MD and then insert a recorded MD if necessary. 1 With the arrow pointing toward the d[...]

18 Insert with the side you want to play facing forward. Tape presence indicators 1 Press A A or A B and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. Tape presence indicator lights in the display. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”. 3 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move t[...]

Basic Operations 19 Do this Press x . Press m or M . Press m or M . Press A A or A B. Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). 7 Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) N . Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) n to play the reverse side. The tape starts playing. When using the remote, press TAPE A (or TAPE B) N to start playback. To play reverse side, press TAPE A (or[...]

20 Listening to the radio — Preset T uning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 9). VOLUME MODE SELECT m M V v Bb m M VOL +/– . > TUNER/BAND ?/1 (Power) 12 Multi stick PUSH ENTER Notes • During relay play or cycle play, the deck stops automatically after repeating the sequ[...]

Basic Operations 21 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. STEREO * When only one station is preset, “ONE PRESET” appears in the display. ** The station name appears when you tune in a labelled station. To Turn off the radio Adjust the volume To listen to non-preset [...]

22 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to tune in a preset station. STEREO * The station name appears when you tune in a labelled station. 4 Press MD REC. The MD stands by for recording and the MD REC button lights. 5 Press MD NX . Recording starts. To Stop recording Pause recording Remove an MD Tips • I[...]

Basic Operations 23 Recording from the radio on a tape You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 1 Press A B and insert a recordable tape into deck B. ?/1 (Power) Multi stick PUSH ENTER 2 3 5 1 4,9 Insert with the s[...]

24 To stop recording Press x . To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. Tips • If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B n to light its indicator after pressing TAPE REC PAUSE/START in step 4. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the [...]

25 Listening to a CD Listening to a CD Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the disc titles or artist names. When the unit detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT” indication appears in the display. 1 Pre[...]

26 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Repeat Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Repeat 1” or “Repeat All”, then press PUSH ENTER. When “Repeat 1” is selected, one track is repeated. When “Repeat All” is selected, playback varies according to the se[...]

27 Listening to a CD Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. 2 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi s[...]

28 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “CD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Program Set ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 5 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly to select a CD. If you want to program all the tracks on a CD at once, select a CD in this step, [...]

29 Listening to a CD To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. To cancel Program Play 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 2 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “CD Set Up ?”, then press [...]

30 Tips • You can make a program using the “Play Mode Set Up ?” menu. Select “Play Mode Set Up ?” in step 4, then move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Program” and press PUSH ENTER. Then follow steps 5 through 9. • The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press CD [...]

31 Listening to an MD Listening to an MD Using the MD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time, and the remaining time of the MD. ?/1 (Power) 1 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal playback or when playback is stopped, the d[...]

32 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display, then insert an MD. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. Playing the MD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play This function lets you rep[...]

33 Listening to an MD Playing the MD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on an MD in random order. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display, then insert an MD. 2 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick towa[...]

34 Programming the MD tracks –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from an MD in the order you want them to be played. ?/1 (Power) 1 2 Multi stick PUSH ENTER 8 1 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Play Mode Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select [...]

35 Listening to an MD 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the desired track. 6 Press PUSH ENTER. The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time. 7 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 5 and 6. 8 Press MD NX . All the tracks play in the order you selected. To cancel the menu o[...]

36 To clear a desired step from the program 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode” then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B [...]

37 Recording on an MD Recording on an MD Before you start recording MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound comparable with the sound of CDs. 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 th[...]

38 Recording your favorite CD tracks — CD-MD Synchro Recor ding You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want using Synchro Recording feature. ?/1 (Power) Multi stick PUSH ENTER 1 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD on the disc tray. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up M[...]

39 Recording on an MD Recording on an MD manually The system automatically locates the end of any recorded portion of an MD and starts recording from that point. 1 Insert a recordable MD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record appears in the display. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a program (see[...]

40 ?/1 (Power) 1 Long Play recording In addition to normal stereo recording, this system has two long time modes: LP2 and LP4. When recording in LP2 mode, you can record 2 times the normal recordable time, and in LP4 mode, you can record 4 times the normal recordable time. In addition, the recordable time for monaural recording is approximately dou[...]

41 Recording on an MD Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long — Smart Space The Smart Space function is factory set on. The Smart Space function automatically makes 3 seconds of blank space between tracks while making a digital recording from a CD. For other types of recording, if the Smart Space function is on and there is no sound input fo[...]

42 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “S. Space On”, then press PUSH ENTER. “S. Space On” appears and the Smart Space function is set to on. 7 When you want to start recording, press MD NX . When you want to quit, press x . While Recording, if there is an extended silence of 4 to 29 seconds, “Smart Space” appears,[...]

43 Recording on an MD Audio data in 6-second buffer memory When you press PUSH ENTER in step 5 Beginning of the source to be recorded Recorded portion Time End of the source to be recorded Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data — Time Machine Recording When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of m[...]

44 x 1 While in recording pause, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Edit ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B r[...]

45 Recording on an MD To change the trigger level for Level Synchro Recording Follow the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers Level Synchro Recording. 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENT[...]

46 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Edit ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “REC Setup ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Level Adjust ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. The recording source and the recording level a[...]

47 Editing an MD Editing an MD 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 Use this function to label discs and tracks. You can use upper case, lower case, numbers and symbols for the titles. • Era[...]

48 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 track titles on the MD (see page 50). After recording Use Name Function on this page. You can input a total of approximately 1700 characters for the di[...]

49 Editing an MD 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to complete the entire title. If you enter an incorrect character, move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 3 through 5. To erase a character, press CLEAR while the character is flashing. 7 Press PUSH ENTER to complete the labelling pr[...]

50 To check the titles To check the disc titles, press SCROLL on the remote while playback is stopped. To check the track titles, press SCROLL while playing. The titles scroll across the display. To stop scrolling, press SCROLL. Press the button again to resume scrolling. To erase titles 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the dis[...]

51 Editing an MD Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. You can restore the contents to the condition before erasing (unerase) by using the Undo function. Check carefully the portion to be erased, as you cannot undo an edit after performing any additional edits. The three options for era[...]

52 Erasing recordings (continued) 6 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly until the track you want to erase appears, then press PUSH ENTER. “Complete!” appears for a few seconds and the selected track is erased. The track following the erased track begins playing. (If you erase the last track, the track preceding the erased track begins[...]

53 Editing an MD To erase a portion of a track (A-B Erase Function) You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion easily. It is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording satellite or radio broadcasts. Eg.: Erasing a portion of track A. Point A Point B 5 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “A[...]

54 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Edit ?”, then press PUSH ENTER.[...]

55 Editing an MD Moving recorded tracks — Move Function Using the Move Function, you can change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered. Eg.: Moving track C to position 2. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up [...]

56 8 Press PUSH ENTER. “Complete!” appears for a few seconds and the selected track moves to the selected position. The moved track begins playing. To cancel moving Press x . To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. To undo the Move Function Use the Undo Function immediately after you moved the track (see page 59). Dividing recorded trac[...]

57 Editing an MD 12 3 45 DIVIDE Andante Adagio Allegro Andante Adagio Allegro 12 3 4 8 Press PUSH ENTER again when you find the point where you want to divide the track. “Complete!” appears for a few seconds and the newly created track begins playing. The first track will have the original title while the second track will have no track title. [...]

58 Combining recorded tracks — Combine Function You can combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined ones are automatically renumbered. The Combine Function is available only when the two tracks are recorded in the same recording mode. Eg.: Combining tracks B and C. 1 Pres[...]

59 Editing an MD To cancel Press x . To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. To undo the Combine Function Use the Undo Function immediately after you combined the tracks, or use Divide Function (see page 56). Notes • Tracks recorded in different recording modes (STEREO, LP2, LP4, or MONO) cannot be combined. • Analog recording tracks an[...]

60 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Edit ?”, then press PUSH ENTER.[...]

61 Editing an MD Changing the overall recording level 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears in the display. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “MD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedl[...]

62 10 Press PUSH ENTER. The deck starts recording over the existing track. “S.F Edit: **%” appears while the track is being recorded. An amount of time that is roughly equal to or longer than the playback time of the track is required when recording over the track. When the recording finishes, “Complete !” appears in the display for a few s[...]

63 Editing an MD 9 Press PUSH ENTER. “S.F Edit OK?” appears in the display. 10 Press PUSH ENTER. The deck starts recording over the existing track. “S.F Edit: **%” appears while the track is being recorded. An amount of time that is roughly equal to or longer than the playback time of the track is required when recording over the track. Whe[...]

64 Recording on a Tape Recording on a tape manually You can record from a CD, MD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. x . > ?/1 (Power) 3,8 2 4 1 Multi stick PUSH ENTER 1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press [...]

65 Recording on a Tape x 8 Press TAPE REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 9 Start playing the source to be recorded. To Press Stop recording x . Pause recording TAPE REC PAUSE/START. To cancel the menu operation Press MODE SELECT. Tips • If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B n to light its indicator after pressing TAPE REC PAUS[...]

66 1 Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “CD Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 5 Move the multi stick[...]

67 Recording on a Tape 15 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “1 Way” to record on one side, or “Cycle” (or “Relay”) to record on both sides, then press PUSH ENTER. 16 Press SYNC REC to select “CD t TAPE B”, then press PUSH ENTER. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The TAPE B[...]

68 Selecting tape length automatically —Tape Select Edit You can check for the suitable tape length when recording from a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit Function with discs containing over 20 tracks. 1 Insert a CD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 While in stop mode, press MODE SELECT repeatedly [...]

69 Sound Adjustment Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. GROOVE V-GROOVE GROOVE-EX For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB* is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the GROOVE button lights. Press GROOVE again to r[...]

70 Selecting the preset audio effect file The audio effect file menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. Selecting the effect from the music menu Music menu options Effect ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL ACTION DRAMA GAME SF P FILE 1~5 * The personal file function lets you store your own effects ([...]

71 Sound Adjustment Changing the spectrum analyzer display You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Display Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B r[...]

72 Tip If you want to memorize the effect, store it into a personal file (see “Creating a personal audio effect file” on page 74). Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effects will be canceled. To adjust the parameter of cinema space You can adjust the surround balance and feel as if you are there. 1 Press CINEMA SPACE to sele[...]

73 Sound Adjustment Controlling the graphic equalizer You can control the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the audio effect you want for your basic sound. ?/1 (Power) Multi stick PUSH ENTER 2 1 Select the audio effect you want for your basic sound (see “Selecting the preset audio[...]

74 Creating a personal audio effect file — Personal file You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. The personal files can later be used when you listen to a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. Before operation, first se[...]

75 Other Features Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and locatio[...]

76 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER” appears in the display. 2 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “TUNER Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “PTY Select ?”, then press PU[...]

77 Other Features x MODE SELECT CLEAR DISPLAY CHILDREN Programs for the young. SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them. RELIGION Programs of religious contents. PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum. TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located TP[...]

78 4 Press NAME EDIT/ CHARACTER repeatedly until the type of character you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: A (Upper case) t a (Lower case) t 0 (Numbers) t ’ (Symbols)* t (Space) t A… * You can use the following symbols. 5 Move the multi stick toward v or V repeatedly until the desired character appe[...]

79 Other Features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can let the system turn off at a preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off in 10 minute increments. SLEEP , Press SLEEP on the remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: Auto t 90min t 80mi[...]

80 8 Set the time to stop playback following step 7. 9 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the music source you want. Each time you move the multi stick toward b or B , the display changes as follows. t TUNER y CD Play T t TAPE Play y MD Play T 10 Press PUSH ENTER. The type of timer (“Daily 1” or “Daily 2”), followed by [...]

81 Other Features To cancel the timer operation 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Timer Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Timer Select ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the mu[...]

82 8 Set the time to stop recording following step 7. 9 When recording on an MD, move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select the recording mode you want, then press PUSH ENTER. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows; t STEREO t LP2 MONO (Monaural) T LP4 T 10 When the original display appears after the details you[...]

83 Other Features To cancel the timer operation 1 Press MODE SELECT repeatedly to select “Set Up Mode”, then press PUSH ENTER. 2 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Timer Set Up ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 3 Move the multi stick toward b or B repeatedly to select “Timer Select ?”, then press PUSH ENTER. 4 Move the mu[...]

84 Optional components Connecting a digital component (U.S.A. model only) You can connect a digital component using a digital cable (optical, optional). You can record from the connected component on an MD digitally. Refer to the instructions of each component. To the digital output jack of a digital component , Connect a digital cable (optical, op[...]

85 Optional components To the audio output jacks of an analog component Connecting an analog component To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Analog sound from the connected component is recorded as an analog signal on an MD or a tape. Refer to the instructions of each component. Tip To listen to or to record from the componen[...]

86 ?/1 (Power) Connecting a microphone (Asian model only) You can connect an optional microphone to the MIC jack. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC VOL. Tip When recording from a CD to a tape, you can record from a microphone and a CD simultaneously. Connecting headphones You can connect headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come out o[...]

87 Optional components Insulated wire (not supplied) Insulated wire (not supplied) Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A 75-ohm coaxial cable (not suppli[...]

88 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. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been [...]

89 Additional Information To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty; — the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level — th[...]

90 Track numbers cannot be marked When “L-SYNC” (page 44) lights in the display window during analog recording, the track numbers may not be marked at the beginning of the track: • If the input signal is below a certain fixed level for less than 2 seconds* between tracks. • If the input signal is below a certain fixed level for more than 2 [...]

91 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug[...]

92 Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. •[...]

93 Additional Information Tuner Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). • Adjust the antenna. • The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Select “Stereo” in the “Stereo Mono ?” menu. If other troubles not described above occur, r[...]

94 Self-diagnosis Display This system has the Self-diagnosis display function to let you know if there is a system malfunction. The display shows a code made up of three letters and a message alternately to show you the problem. To solve the problem refer to the following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. C11 / Protec[...]

95 Additional Information MD Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display window during operation. Auto Cut The MD deck is pausing the recording because silence continued for 30 seconds or more during digital recording. Blank Disc The inserted recordable MD is new or all tracks on the MD have been erased. Cannot Edit ?[...]

96 S.F Edit! You attempted to perform other operations during S.F Edit (adjusting the recording level after recording, Fade-in and Fade-out). You cannot perform other operations during S.F Edit. S.F Edit NOW You pressed ?/1 during S.F Edit (adjusting the recording level after recording, Fade-in and Fade-out). If you turn off the power before S.F Ed[...]

97 Additional Information CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 µ W* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Wavelength 780 – 790 [...]

98 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range U.S.A. model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range U.S.A. model: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the inter[...]

99 Additional Information Parts Identification for the remote You can also operate the system with the supplied remote. *: You can operate with the remote only. TUNER Remote Button(s) TUNER/BAND ./> (+, –) m/M CD Remote Button(s) CD N x X ./> m/M DISC SKIP* MD Remote Button(s) MD N x X ./> m/M SCROLL* TAPE Remote Button(s) TAPE A N TAPE [...]

100 • To cancel the menu operation, press MODE SELECT. • The items with asterisk (*) cannot be selected depending on the situation. • The items in double box are not in the menu. In order to select the doublebox items, press the corresponding buttons on the front panel or on the remote. • Select “Mode End” to finish the menu operation. [...]

101 Additional Information 1) Cannot be selected during CD playback. 2) Cannot be selected during CD program playback. 3) Cannot be selected during MD playback. Set Up Mode CD Set Up ? Repeat Set Up ? (26) CD Edit Start ? (68) Program Set ? (28, 38, 66) Mode End Play Mode Set Up ? (27, 30) * * PGM Check Clear (29, 67) 1) 2) MD Set Up ? TUNER Set Up[...]

102 Index A Adjusting the parameter of cinema space 72 the recording level 46 the sound 69 the volume 13, 17, 19, 21 Antennas 6, 87 Automatic Source Selection 13, 17, 19, 21 B Batteries 7 C CD player 12, 25~30 CD-MD High-Speed Synchro Recording 14 Clock setting 7 Combine Function 58 Connecting 5~11, 84~88 D Daily Timer 79 Dimmer 71 Display 25, 31, [...]

103 Additional Information[...]

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