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Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
Recording onto a tape
(Program Play)
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways:
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
CD Synchro Recording:
1
You can record an entire CD onto a tape.
Press CD
to select the CD function.
2
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "PGM" appears
Manual Recording:
while the player is stopped.
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
3
Press /
repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
When programming MP3 files, press
+/
1
Load a recordable tape with the side you want to
repeatedly to select the desired group, and then select
record facing forward.
the desired file.
2
Prepare the tape deck for recording.
Press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select the tape
function.
Press DIRECTION
on the unit repeatedly and
select "" to record on one side, or "" or ""
to record on both sides.
Selected track or
Total playing time of program
To switch the recording sides of the tape, press
file number
(including selected track or file)
TAPE (play)
repeatedly ("" appears for
recording on the front, and "" for the reverse side),
4
Press ENTER
to add the track or file to the
and then press TAPE (stop)
program.
3
Prepare the recording source.
" . " appears when the total time exceeds 100
minutes for a disc, or when you select a CD track
For CD Synchro Recording:
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
Press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select the CD
MP3 file.
function.
5
Load the disc you want to record.
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
When recording a group from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly to select "
6
To play your program of tracks or files, press
press
+/
repeatedly to select the desired
(play)
.
group.
The program remains available until you eject the
To record only your favorite CD tracks in your desired
disc. To play the same program again, select the CD
order, perform steps 2 through 5 of "Creating your
function, and press (play)
.
own CD program. "
To cancel Program Play
For Manual Recording:
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "PGM"
Select the desired source to record.
disappears while the player is stopped.
4
Set the tape deck to stand by for recording.
For CD Synchro Recording:
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CD SYNCHRO
.
Press CLEAR
while the player is stopped.
For Manual Recording:
To view program information, such as total
Press TAPE REC
.
track number of the program
5
Start recording.
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
Tip
You can also use the jog dial on the unit to select files in step 3.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Turn the jog dial and press PUSH ENTER on the unit to select
Press TAPE (pause)
. When the recording is
the desired group, and then select the desired file.
completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop
automatically. If both sides of the tape are being
recorded on, and the tape reaches the end of the front
Presetting radio stations
side part-way through a track, the entire track is
recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
For Manual Recording:
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
Press TAPE (pause)
, and then start playing the
number.
desired recording source.
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
1
Tune in the desired station (see "Listening to the
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
radio").
noise.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
.
To stop recording
Press TAPE (stop)
or CD (stop)
Synchro Recording only).
To pause recording (Manual Recording only)
Press TAPE (pause)
.
Preset number
Notes
Recording stops if you change to a different function.
3
Press +/
repeatedly to select your desired
You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.
preset number.
Tips
If another station is already assigned to the selected
If you stop the CD Synchro Recording by pressing CD (stop)
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
the tape stops after making about a 4 seconds blank (unrecorded)
space before stopping.
station.
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side.
4
Press ENTER
.
If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the
reverse side.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until "PRESET" appears, and
then press +/
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Using the Timers
The system offers three timer functions. You cannot
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
on the remote repeatedly. If you select
"AUTO, " the system automatically turns off after the
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.
Rec Timer:
You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
1
Prepare the sound source.
For Play Timer:
.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/
to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own CD program.
For Rec Timer:
Tune in the preset radio station.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
.
, " and then
3
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY SET"
or "REC SET" then press ENTER
.
"ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing or recording.
Press /
repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER
.
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minute.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing or recording.
6
Select the sound source or prepare the tape.
For Play Timer:
Press /
repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER
. The
display shows the timer settings.
For Rec Timer:
Load a recordable tape and press TAPE
to select
the tape function.
Press DIRECTION
on the unit repeatedly and
select "" to record on one side, or "" or ""
to record on both sides.
To switch the recording sides of the tape, press
(play)
repeatedly ("" appears for recording on the
front, and "" for the reverse side), and then press
(stop)
.
7
Press (power)
to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
and the Rec Timer will not play or record.
(for CD
To activate or check the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT
, press /
repeatedly until "PLAY SEL" or "REC SEL" appears, and
then press ENTER
.
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until "TIMER OFF"
appears, and then press ENTER
.
,
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tips
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has
been activated.
The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.
Troubleshooting
Messages
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
LOCKED : Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
correctly and firmly connected.
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
the indicated corrective action.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
erased.
NO TAB : You cannot record because the overwrite
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
protection tab has been removed from the cassette.
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
NO TAPE : There is no tape in the tape deck.
following item.
NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button.
If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
selector set to the correct voltage?
pressing (fast forward)
Are the + and speaker cords short-circuited?
pause.
Are you using only the supplied speakers?
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear
timer operation.
of the system?
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE
After the STANDBY indicator
stops flashing,
playback.
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the clock
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
is not set.
SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the Play
Timer or Rec Timer is not set.
General
STEP FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks
or files (steps).
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
TIME NG : The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end
right volumes are unbalanced.
times are set to the same time.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
Display examples
Connect only the supplied speakers.
Display
indicates
Severe hum or noise.
2 (two)
Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a different wall socket.
6 (six)
Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
8 (eight)
cord.
A
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
B
remote sensor
on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
D
Point the remote at the system's sensor.
G
Move the remote closer to the system.
H
CD/MP3 player
K
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
M
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
O or 0 (zero)
Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
Q
Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
R
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
S or 5 (five)
Play does not start from the first track.
Z
Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
,
repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear.
@
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
The following discs take a longer time to start playback.
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession mode.
Precautions
a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
a disc that has many groups.
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
Tuner
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
Discs that this system CANNOT play
received.
CD-ROM
Connect the antenna properly.
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
1/Level 2, Joliet
Connect a commercially available external antenna.
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the
ended by "closing the session"
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM
RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
antenna has come off the plastic stand.
recorded with an incompatible recording device
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
Tape deck
3 (MP3) files
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or
square, star)
dropout.
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
Clean the capstans, pinch rollers and tape heads. See
to them
"Precautions" for details.
Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal
To improve tuner reception
Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
Turn off CD player power by using the CD power
when touched
management function. By default, CD power is turned
An 8 cm disc with an adaptor
on.
Notes on discs
1
Press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select the CD
Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
function.
the center out to the edge.
2
Press (power)
to turn off the system.
Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
3
After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press DISPLAY
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
to display the clock, and then press (power)
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
while holding down CD (stop)
.
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
"CD POWER" and "OFF" appear. With CD player
direct sunlight.
power turned off, disc access time is increased. To
turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until
On safety
"CD POWER" and "ON" appear.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket,
To reset the system to factory settings
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
system to factory settings.
from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
default settings.
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
1
Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
turn on the system.
personnel before operating it again.
2
Press TAPE (stop)
, DISPLAY
and
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
(power)
at the same time.
service facility.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
On placement
Specifications
Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
Main unit
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
Amplifier section
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
DIN power output (rated): 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 75 W + 75 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
Outputs
surface may result.
CD DIGITAL OUT: Optical Wavelength: 660 nm
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8
ohms or more
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
CD player section
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
about a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW
during playback or
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
On heat buildup
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
Wavelength: 770 nm 810 nm
and is not cause for alarm.
Tape deck section
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
during
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
Tuner section
have become hot.
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
FM tuner section:
Tuning range: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
On the speaker system
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
Tuning range: 531 kHz 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
Antenna: AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals: External antenna terminal
minutes, and turn it back on.
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
Speaker
from the TV.
Speaker system: 2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Cleaning the cabinet
Woofer: 13 cm dia., glass fiber cone type
Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., hard-dome-type
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 178 mm × 240 mm × 280 mm
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker
General
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 60 watts
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 175 mm × 240 mm × 295 mm
recorded over
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.8 kg
Break off the cassette's overwrite protection tab from side
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (size AA) batteries (2)/
A or B as illustrated.
AM loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)/Speaker cords (2)/Speaker pads (8)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Break off the
cassette tab
Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an
important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
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