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Sony DHC-MD555 Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
DHC-MD555
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-864-822-13(1)
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DHC-MD555 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 3-864-822-13(1) Serial No.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ... 82 System limitations of MDs ... 83 Troubleshooting ... 85 Self-diagnosis display function ... 93 Display messages ... 94 Specifications ... 97 Index ... 99 * European model only ** “MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    AM loop antenna Speaker (right) Used to connect a personal computer using the optional Sony PC Link kit PCLK-PX1 (not available in some regions). Refer to the operating instructions of the PCLK-PX1 for connecting and other details. FM lead antenna...
  • Page 5 “MD RE-INSERT!” appears. Turn off the system, then take out the cartridge. Connect the speakers. Position the speakers so that the SONY logo is on the inside. Viewed from the front of the system, connect the speaker on the left side to the SPEAKER L terminals, and the speaker on the right side to the SPEAKER R terminals.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Connect the AM antenna. Structure of the supplied AM antenna Plastic stand Antenna The antenna is the proper shape and length for receiving AM radio waves, so do not remove or roll up the antenna.
  • Page 7 To connect the FM antenna 1 Insert the antenna cord into the FM antenna terminal. Jack type A Jack type B Insert this portion. 2 Pull gently on the antenna cord to make sure it is connected correctly. If the antenna cord pulls out, connect it again.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Always insert the batteries from the ’ end as shown in the illustration. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
  • Page 9 Turn MULTI JOG and set the day, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes. (For models using a 12-hour system, noon is indicated as 12:00 PM, and midnight as 12:00 AM.) Turn MULTI JOG and set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – North American model: 20 for FM, and 10 for AM. – European model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for LW. – Other models: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW.
  • Page 11 Storing the radio station Press MENU/NO, then turn MULTI JOG until “Memory?” appears. Press ENTER/YES. The preset number starts flashing. Perform steps 7 and 8 while the preset number is flashing. If no operations are performed for about 16 seconds, the preset number stops flashing and operation returns to the condition after completing step 4.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Dhc-Md555

    Features of the DHC-MD555 MD 5-disc changer Direct Touch Editor MD 5-disc changer with various recording functions You can record continuously on up to 5 MDs. In addition, the direct touch editor lets you easily select the desired MD for either playing or recording. Stocker Notes •...
  • Page 13 Easy-to-use, direct touch editor The recording, editing and other control buttons are featured in a centralized layout by type of operation, making operation simple and easy. Playing and recording MD editing, etc. Power Saving Mode saves power when not using the system The DHC-MD555 has a function which reduces the power consumed (e.g., used to receive remote signals or operate the clock) when the system is off.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD You can play up to 5 CDs in a row. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system. CD 1 – 5 (power) MULTI JOG · · ª · CD =/+ Press any CD 1 –...
  • Page 15 To start play from a different CD or to play only one CD, press CD 1 – 5 for the tray containing the desired disc. Play starts from the CD whose button was pressed. Do this Press p for the CD. Stop play Press ·P for the CD (or Pause...

  • Page 16: Recording A Cd On An Md

    Recording a CD on an — Select 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. In addition, you can also select the recording method to suit your purpose, see “Types of recording”...

  • Page 17: To Stop Recording

    Insert a recordable MD to MD 1. Open the MD cover, slide the disc into the MD 1 slot, and then close the cover. Inserting an MD With the arrow pointing toward the deck With the label side up The front edge of the slot should be even with the edge of the MD.

  • Page 18: Playing An Md

    Recording a CD on an MD (continued) Ejecting an MD Open the MD cover, and pull the MD out from the slot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e., the corresponding MD 1 – 5 button is lit green), press MD 6 so that the MD is returned to the slot, and then pull the MD out from the slot.
  • Page 19 · · MD =/+ · ª Insert an MD to MD 1 – 5. Open the MD cover, slide the disc into the slot, and then close the cover. Inserting an MD With the arrow pointing toward the deck With the label side up The front edge of the slot should be...
  • Page 20 Playing an MD (continued) Do this Press p for the MD. Stop play Press ·P for the MD (or MD Pause P on the remote). The light on the ·P button changes from green to orange. Press again to resume play. Select a track Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to go forward) or counter-...

  • Page 21: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 10). You can also tune in the desired station manually (see “Listening to non-preset radio stations” on the next page). If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.
  • Page 22 Listening to the radio (continued) Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the desired preset station. Or press PRESET (+/–) on the remote. Station name* Preset number * The station name is displayed only when you have assigned a name to the preset station (see page 69).

  • Page 23: Recording From The Radio

    Recording from the radio — Manual Recording You can analog record a radio program on an If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system. MD p MD 6 (power) · · MD 1 – 5 ·...
  • Page 24 Recording from the radio (continued) Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the desired preset station. Or press PRESET (+/–) on the remote. Station name* Preset number Frequency * The station name is displayed only when you have assigned a name to the preset station (see page 69).

  • Page 25: Listening To A Cd/Md

    Ejecting an MD Open the MD cover, and pull the MD out from the slot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e., the corresponding MD 1 – 5 button is lit green), press MD 6 so that the MD is returned to the slot, and then pull the MD out from the slot.
  • Page 26 Listening to tracks in a different order (continued) Press 1/ALL repeatedly to select the desired CD or MD. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: “ALL DISCS” (The tracks on all the CDs or MDs play in random order.) If you selected “ALL DISCS”, press ·P for the CD or MD.
  • Page 27 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears. Press CD/MD 1 – 5 (or CD/MD D.SKIP on the remote) to select the desired CD or MD. CD tray number MD slot number To program all of the tracks on a single CD or MD at once, proceed to step 5 with “AL”...

  • Page 28: To Add A Track To The Program

    Listening to tracks in a different order (continued) To cancel Program Play (If listening to an MD, press p to stop playing first.) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” disappears. To cancel the programming operation Press p for the CD or MD during steps 3 to 5. To clear the last programmed track Press CLEAR in Program Play stop mode.

  • Page 29: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a disc or all discs in normal play, “1DISC” Shuffle Play and Program Play. · MD =/+ · CD =/+ · ª Playing all tracks or a program repeatedly Press REPEAT during play until “REPEAT”...

  • Page 30: Using The Display

    Using the display You can check the time remaining in a single track, or on an entire CD or MD. You can also check the disc title or a track title of a CD or MD. Use the UPPER DISPLAY button (top) and the LOWER DISPLAY button (bottom) to switch the display.

  • Page 31: Labeling A Cd

    Checking a track title or a disc title Press UPPER DISPLAY during play or in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Preset Equalizer name Clock Volume Track title or disc title* * The track title appears during play (only for an MD or a CD with CD text), and the disc title appears while stopped.
  • Page 32 Labeling a CD (continued) Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Note You can input disc titles only when the CD player is in stop mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears. Press CD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the number of the desired CD appears.

  • Page 33: Erasing A Disc Title

    To cancel labeling Press p for the CD during steps 4 to 8. Checking a disc title 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “Name Check?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until the CD 1 – 5 disc or the stored disc (001 to 100) you want to check appears.

  • Page 34: Checking Cd Text Information

    Checking CD text information You can display the CD text (CD title, artist name, track titles and other information) when this information is recorded on the CD. Checking a disc title Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press CD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the number of the desired CD appears.

  • Page 35: Recording On An Md

    Recording on an MD Before you start recording MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play back music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking like that on CDs. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks.

  • Page 36: Types Of Recording

    Types of recording You can choose from the following 11 types of recording in accordance with the purpose. CD Synchro Recording Tracks are recorded to the MD in the same sequence as the original CD. • Recording a CD on an MD (Select Synchro Recording) —...

  • Page 37: Recording A Cd

    Other types of recording • Making the space between tracks 3 seconds long (Smart Space/Auto Cut) — page 44 You can make the blank space between tracks 3 seconds long when recording CDs or digitally recording a satellite broadcast on an MD. •...

  • Page 38: Md (Seamless Recording)

    Recording your favorite tracks (continued) Press SELECT SYNC. “SELECT” appears, and the CD 1 – 5 buttons flash. Press CD 1 – 5 to select the desired The selected CD 1 – 5 button lights green. To record an entire CD in the same sequence as the original, proceed to step 4 while “AL”...

  • Page 39: Succession On Multiple Mds

    To confirm/clear the selected contents Press MD 1 – 5 after step 4. Each time the button is pressed, the programmed CD disc numbers and track numbers for the selected MD appear in order. To clear the displayed contents, press CLEAR.

  • Page 40: Recording Multiple Cds In

    Recording multiple CDs in succession on multiple MDs (continued) Insert the recordable MDs in order from the MD 1 slot. Recording starts in order from the MD in the MD 1 slot. Remove any unwanted MDs from the slots. If the MDs have been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks.

  • Page 41: Recording Only The First Track

    Recording only the first track — Hit Parade You can record the first track of each CD. This feature is useful when you record single CDs in succession. If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks. ·...

  • Page 42: Recording The Current Track

    Recording the current track — Rec It You can record a track quickly while listening to a CD. If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks. MD 1 – 5 Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly so the button of the desired MD lights green.

  • Page 43: Recording Your Favorite Portions

    Recording your favorite portions — Manual Recording Use this method to record only certain portions of a CD, or to record tracks in the programmed order. MD 1 – 5 MD p DISPLAY · · CD ·P Insert a recordable MD, then press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly so the button of the desired MD lights green.

  • Page 44: Making The Space Between Tracks

    Making the space between tracks 3 seconds long — Smart Space, Auto Cut If there is an extended silence during recording, this silence can be replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds. Press REC, and set the MD deck to recording standby.

  • Page 45: Recording From The Radio

    ” Recording from the Radio 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 material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button.

  • Page 46: Marking Track Numbers

    Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (continued) To stop Time Machine Recording Press p for the MD. You can adjust the recording level to the desired volume after performing step 4 (see page 48). Before pulling out the power cord MD recording is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated.
  • Page 47 · · Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To record from an optional component connected to this system, select “TAPE” or “DVD (VIDEO)”. Press REC to set the MD deck to recording standby. Press MENU/NO twice, so that “Setup Menu” appears. Turn MULTI JOG until “T.Mark Off”...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Recording Level

    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 analog recording, but also when making a digital recording from a CD, etc.

  • Page 49: Monaural Recording

    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).

  • Page 50: Editing An Md

    Editing an MD Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD by moving and erasing tracks, etc. By editing the recorded tracks, you can create original MD albums without dubbing between MDs. Editing functions • Name — Labeling MDs and tracks You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks using alphabet letters (upper and lower cases), numbers and...

  • Page 51: Labeling An Md

    Labeling an MD — Name Function During Select Synchro Recording, if a CD has a disc title (name), the same title is assigned to the MD (Disc Memo Copy). However, you can also create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks during play or in stop mode. A total of approximately 1700 characters can be input for the disc title and track titles on a single MD.
  • Page 52 Labeling an MD (continued) Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the entire title. If you made a mistake Press CURSOR N or n until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6. To erase the character Press CLEAR.

  • Page 53: Erasing Recordings

    Erasing the titles To erase the disc title and all track titles at once 1 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “Name ?”appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until “Nm All Ers ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.

  • Page 54: Erasing All Tracks

    Erasing recordings (continued) MD 1 – 5 4,5 3 4,6 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the button of the desired MD lights green. If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 to load the MD (to the recording/playing unit).
  • Page 55 Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the button of the desired MD lights green. If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 to load the MD (to the recording/playing unit). Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears. Turn MULTI JOG until “All Erase ?”...
  • Page 56 Erasing recordings (continued) Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number appears, then press ENTER/YES. “–Rehearsal–” and “Point A ok?” appear alternately while the deck plays the selected track from the beginning. While monitoring the sound, turn MULTI JOG to select the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A).

  • Page 57: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Moving recorded tracks — Move Function This function lets you change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered. Example: Moving track 3 to position 2. Track number Original tracks After MOVE MD 1 –...

  • Page 58: Dividing Recorded Tracks

    Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function This function lets you mark track numbers after the recording ends. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the tracks following the divided ones are renumbered. Example: Dividing track 2 into two tracks. Track number Original...

  • Page 59: Combining Recorded Tracks

    Notes • When you divide a labeled track (see page 51), only the first of the two tracks retains the track title. Example: Track number Original Andante Adagio tracks After Andante Adagio Allegro DIVIDE • You cannot divide the start or end of a track. If you specify the start or end of a track as the position to be divided, “Impossible”...
  • Page 60 Combining recorded tracks (continued) Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the button of the desired MD lights green. If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 to load the MD (to the recording/playing unit).

  • Page 61: Undoing The Last Edit

    Undoing the last edit — Undo Function You can 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: •...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the Sound Getting a more powerful sound You can listen to music with stronger bass tones or more powerful sound. DBFB GROOVE Reinforcing the bass Press DBFB*. “DBFB” appears in the display, and the bass is reinforced. * DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE.

  • Page 63: Timer

    To change the spectrum analyzer display Press UPPER DISPLAY and LOWER DISPLAY on the system at the same time. (You cannot use the remote.) Each time you press the buttons, the display changes as follows: Spectrum analyzer with peak hold Spectrum analyzer Equalizer curve No display...

  • Page 64: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock first (see page 8). TIMER SELECT 4,5,8 4,5,7 Prepare the sound source you want to play. •...
  • Page 65 Turn MULTI JOG until the sound source you want appears. The indications change as follows: n TUNER MD PLAY* MD 1 – 5 PLAY CD PLAY* CD 1 – 5 PLAY n TAPE PLAY** * The selected MD or CD (MD whose MD 1 –...

  • Page 66: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Timer-recording radio programs This system has five recording timers, and you can set all five timers at the same time. You can also timer-record up to 5 MDs, letting you timer-record a 2-hour program. Make sure you have preset the radio station (see page 10) and set the clock beforehand (see page 8).
  • Page 67 Press ENTER/YES. If you select “ONCE” or “WEEKLY”, the day indication starts flashing. If you select “DAILY”, the hour indication starts flashing. Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired day. If you select “DAILY” in step 7, proceed to step 11. Press ENTER/YES.
  • Page 68 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) To change the setting Start over from step 1. If you made a mistake, press CURSOR N and return to the point you want to change during steps 9 to 15, then change the setting. To activate/cancel the timer 1 Press TIMER SELECT, then turn MULTI JOG until “REC SELECT ?”...

  • Page 69: Other Features

    Other Features Labeling the preset stations — Station Name You can assign a name of up to 10 characters (Station Name) to a preset station. The Station Name appears when you tune in the preset station. UPPER CURSOR N DISPLAY ·...
  • Page 70 Labeling the preset stations (continued) Press CURSOR n to enter the character. The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character. Cursor Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete the name. If you made a mistake Press CURSOR N or n until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7.

  • Page 71: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (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 a convenient RDS feature, locating a station by program type (PTY).
  • Page 72 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Press ENTER/YES. The system starts searching for the preset RDS stations. When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes. Press ENTER/YES when the tuner receives the desired program. To select another station from the desired program type In step 7, turn MULTI JOG again and press ENTER/YES.
  • Page 73 S. Classical Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Other Music Music, such as rhythm and blues, and reggae. Weather Weather information. Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children (’s programs) Programs for the young. Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them.

  • Page 74: Using Optional Equipment

    Also refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Component MD WALKMAN* Tape deck DVD player * “MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Jack MD WALKMAN* LINK TAPE IN/OUT DVD/VIDEO IN DVD/VIDEO IN...

  • Page 75: Md Walkman

    ” MD WALKMAN Connecting an MD WALKMAN You can connect a Sony portable MiniDisc recorder/player “MD WALKMAN” to the system using the supplied MD WALKMAN LINK cable. To use an MD WALKMAN, refer to the operating instructions for the MD WALKMAN.

  • Page 76: Recording From An Md Walkman

    Connecting an MD WALKMAN (continued) Use the remote for the MD WALKMAN to set the volume to the highest setting. Disconnect the remote for the MD WALKMAN and connect the MD WALKMAN to the system. Connect the end with the loop to the MD WALKMAN.
  • Page 77 Press ( on the MD WALKMAN. The MD WALKMAN starts playing and the system starts recording simultaneously to the MD. When recording is complete, press p for the MD on the system first, then press p on the MD WALKMAN to stop recording.

  • Page 78: Other A/V Components

    ” Other A/V Components Connecting a tape deck, VCR, etc. To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Analog sound from the connected component is recorded as an analog signal on the MD. Refer to the operating instructions of each component.

  • Page 79: Listening To The Sound Of Connected A/V Components

    Connecting a TV, VCR, DVD player, etc. Connect the component to the DVD/VIDEO IN jacks on the system. DVD/VIDEO DVD/VIDEO IN jacks IN jacks To the audio output of a component TV, VCR, DVD player, etc. The system does not support Dolby Pro Logic, so you cannot listen to material played back on a DVD player with Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic.

  • Page 80: Recording The Sound Of Connected A/V Components

    Recording the sound of connected A/V components MD 1 – 5 MENU/NO Insert a recordable MD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TAPE” or “VIDEO”. Sound source Tape deck DVD player * To select “DVD”, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” then press MENU/NO and press ENTER/YES.

  • Page 81: Fm/Am Antenna

    ” FM/AM Antenna Connecting commercially available antennas You can connect commercially available antennas to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect the commercially available FM outdoor antenna. Jack type A IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) Jack type B 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-feet)

  • Page 82: Additional Information

    MD deck without inserting the transport cartridge, as this may cause deck trouble. Be sure to bend the paper. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker system Although this speaker system is magnetically shielded, there may be cases where the picture on some TV sets becomes magnetically distorted.

  • Page 83: System Limitations Of Mds

    Notes on MDs • Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens. • If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may be damaged. If the shutter opens, close it immediately without touching the disc inside.

  • Page 84: Guide To The Serial Copy Management System

    System limitations of MDs (continued) The sound may drop-out while searching the edited tracks Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during searching because high-speed playback takes time to search for the position on the disc when the tracks are scattered on the disc. Track numbers cannot be marked During Level Synchro Recording, the track numbers may not be marked at the beginning of the track:...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    A 3-digit code and a message are flashing alternately in the display A message appears in the display Refer to the tables below and check the system again. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General Symptom Cause and countermeasure There is no sound.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure Sound comes from • The speaker cords are not connected properly (+/–). one channel or • The vinyl portion of the speaker cords is inserted into the SPEAKER terminals. unbalanced left m Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 5). and right volume.
  • Page 87 The disc does not The system was moved or shaken with a disc loaded, and the disc has become eject. lodged inside the CD player. m Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not There is no disc in the CD player. start.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The disc you tried to play is a non-standard size or shape, or uses a non-standard The sound skips. recording method. m Replace the disc. The system is subject to vibration. m Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable m Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate Play does not start The CD player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode.
  • Page 89 Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. The supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. m Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The system is affected by electrical equipment. m Try turning off the electrical equipment.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The system is subject to vibration. The sound skips. m Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable m Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate The inside of the system and the disc are different temperatures.

  • Page 91: Optional Components

    Symptom Cause and countermeasure The sound from The recording level is set too low (or too high). an MD you m Readjust the recording level (see page 48). recorded is too low (or too high). You cannot edit. The MD is not loaded (to the recording/playing unit). m Press 6 to load the MD you want to edit.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The input level of the selected function is low. The volume from the MD m Adjust the input level (see page 77). WALKMAN is low. The MD WALKMAN is not set correctly, or is positioned incorrectly. The sound from the MD m Set the Mega Bass function, AVLS function and volume of the MD WALKMAN...

  • Page 93: Self-Diagnosis Display Function

    Check the display, then perform the measures in the table below to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist even after two or three times, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Code/Message Cause and countermeasure C11/Protected The inserted disc is protected against erasure.

  • Page 94: Display Messages

    Display messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. Message Cause and countermeasure Auto Cut Silence continued for 30 seconds or more during digital recording, so the Auto Cut function activated to replace the silence with a blank of about 3 seconds and pause the recording.
  • Page 95 After you press the power button, the MD is ejected to the slot and the system turns off. If the MD is not ejected to the slot, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no more space to store disc or track titles (you have already input 1,700 Name Full !! characters).
  • Page 96 Display messages (continued) Message Cause and countermeasure Smart Space Silence continued for 3 or more but less than 30 seconds during digital recording, so the Smart Space function activated to replace the silence with a blank of about 3 seconds. m If you do not want to shorten the space between tracks, turn off the Smart Space Text Protect There is information in the CD text that cannot be recorded on an MD.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications Main Unit (HCD-MD555) Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 98 Specifications (continued) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range North American model: European model: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced...

  • Page 99: Index

    Index Adjusting the operating voltage 7 the recording level 48 the sound 62 the volume 15, 20, 22 All Erase Function 54 Analog recording 35 Antennas 6, 81 Audio cords 78 Auto Cut 44 Automatic Source Selection 15, 20, 22 Automatic tuning 22, 24 Batteries 8 Before...
  • Page 100 Sleep Timer 63 Smart Space 44 Sound adjustment 62 Speakers 5 Station Name 69 System limitations of MDs 83 Sony Corporation Time Machine Recording 45 Timer falling asleep to music (Sleep Timer) 63 timer recording 66 waking up to music (Daily Timer) 64 TOC 18, 25, 35, 39 –...

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