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Sony PHC-Z10 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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3-048-920-11 (1)
Personal
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Operating Instructions
PHC-Z10
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-048-920-11 (1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PHC-Z10 ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PHC-Z10 Serial No. ________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 16 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 17 Creating your own program...

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD Z CD OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE Z CD OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 34. Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE (direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray. Be sure to align the center of the CD with the center of the CD tray.
  • Page 5 Press CD u . The player plays all the tracks of all the CDs in the CD tray once. Tips • You can change a CD while playing another. Press Z CD OPEN/ CLOSE to pull out the CD tray and change the CD.

  • Page 6: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio AUTO PRESET RADIO BAND – TUNE TUNE TAPE m M TAPE Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 34. Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down + TUNE or TUNE –...
  • Page 7 Tips • The “FM1” and “FM2” bands have the same functions. You can store the stations you want separately in “FM1” and “FM2”. • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.

  • Page 8: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE TAPE Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 34. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Press TAPE N. The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.
  • Page 9 Tips • Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to “000”. • Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press TAPE N. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. Use these buttons for additional operations adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind...

  • Page 10: Recording On A Tape

    Recording on a tape Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE AUTO PRESET RADIO BAND TAPE Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 34. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on deck B to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
  • Page 11 Start recording. To record from the CD or tape DUBBING player, press DUBBING. To record from the radio, press z/X and then TAPE N. TAPE Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 21) will not affect the recording level.

  • Page 12: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. When two or three CDs are placed, select the CD you want to check information about by pressing DISC CHANGE (DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 on remote).

  • Page 13: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons on the remote. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display.

  • Page 14: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 17 – 18.). On the remote Playing a single track repeatedly 1 Press REPEAT until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. 2 Press DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 to select the CD to be played.
  • Page 15 On the remote Playing tracks of a single CD in random order repeatedly 1 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. 2 Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” appears in the display. 3 Press DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 to select the CD to be played.

  • Page 16: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. On the remote Playing tracks of a single CD in random order 1 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. 2 Press DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 to select the CD to be played.

  • Page 17: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your own program (Program Play) You can make a program of up to 20 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. On the remote 1 Press MODE until “ALL DISCS PGM” appears in the display.
  • Page 18 Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD tray. • You can record your own program. 1 After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape into deck 2 Press DUBBING to start recording.

  • Page 19: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order. If you automatically preset the “FM1” or “FM2” band, 10 radio stations are stored in “FM1”...

  • Page 20: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use MULTI JOG on the player or the number buttons on the remote to tune in to your favorite stations. On the remote 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number button to tune in the stored station.

  • Page 21: The Audio Emphasis

    The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes. Choose To get ROCK...
  • Page 22 Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS) (continued) Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. ”MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Getting the surround effect Press SURROUND. “SUR” appears in the display. You can get the surround effect without connecting surround speakers.

  • Page 23: Displaying The Spectrum Analyzer

    Displaying the spectrum analyzer You can display 3 different patterns of the audio signal you are listening to by using the remote. POWER CD OPEN/ CLOSE SLEEP DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CD/RADIO DISPLAY SURROUND SOUND REPEAT RADIO TUNE BAND TAPE DECK...

  • Page 24: The Timer

    The Timer Setting the clock “- -:- -” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. The time display system: 12-hour system AM12:00 = midnight PM12:00 = noon The Timer Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 31 - 34).

  • Page 25: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on page 24). Note You cannot preset waking up timer and recording timer (page 27) at the same time.
  • Page 26 Waking up to music (continued) Tips • To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make the indication disappear. • The preset settings remain until you reset them. The Timer Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to start.

  • Page 27: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Timer-recording radio programs You can set timer to record the radio at a certain time. You can also record the sound of the component connected to the LINE IN jacks of the player. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 28 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Tips • To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make the indication disappear. • The preset settings remain until you reset them. The Timer Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want to start recording.
  • Page 29 To use the player before a timer-recording starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual. Before the preset time, tune in the station you want to record and turn off the power. To stop timer-recording Press POWER to turn off the power.

  • Page 30: Falling Asleep To Music

    Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • The display window does not light while the sleeping timer is on.

  • Page 31: Setting Up

    Setting Up Hooking up the system According to the illustrations, connect the cords firmly. Wrong connections cause mal- functions. Connect the AC power cord last. Right speaker Notes • Be sure to turn off the power of the player before connecting/ disconnecting the AC power cord.
  • Page 32 Hooking up the system (continued) Note Do not connect the outdoor antenna to the AM EXT ANT terminals. Setting Up 2 Hooking up the antennas Strip the coating from the end of the cable and twist the wires. Connect the wires to the terminals. A N T 7 5 F M E X T A N T...
  • Page 33 To improve the FM reception Connect the FM outdoor antenna (not supplied). If you use a distributor, you can also use the TV antenna. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) A N T 7 5 F M E X T A N T A M E X T To improve the AM reception Connect a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50 feet) insulated wire...

  • Page 34: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Hooking up the system (continued) Setting Up 3 Connecting the AC power cord Insert the AC power cord to the wall outlet. About the demonstration mode The player enters the demonstration mode about 10 seconds after you connected the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

  • Page 35: Saving Power

    Saving power Even when power is turned off, this player consumes about 7.5 W for time indication, timer operation, remote control reception. If you use the saving power function, you can reduce power consumption to less than 1 W. When the power is off, press and hold DISPLAY for about 2 seconds.

  • Page 36: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional components You can enjoy the sound from a VCR, TV or MiniDisc player/recorder through the speakers of this player. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.

  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
  • Page 38 If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom There is no audio. “SP CHECK” appears in the display. Noise is heard. “NO DISC“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. The audio is weak or has poor quality.
  • Page 40 After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Remedy •...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    FM: Lead antenna AM: Loop antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 100 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 100 - 10 000 Hz Additional Information General Speaker Woofer: 13 cm (5 ⁄...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index Audio emphasis 21 Batteries for remote 34 CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 41 tape heads and tape path 41 Connecting AC power cord 34 antennas 32 optional components 36 speakers 31 Creating your own program D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 41 Demonstration mode 34...
  • Page 44 Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional Information...

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