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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents How to use this manual......4 Display Playable discs.......... 4 Turning off the display ......20 Getting Started — Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the Hooking up the system......6 display ..........21 Setting the clock........
Discs that this system cannot How to use this manual play • This manual mainly explains operations using • CD-ROMs the remote, but the same operations can also • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in be performed using the buttons on the system the following formats: having the same or similar names.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs technologies edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible This product is designed to playback discs that depending on the recording device used for conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Connect the right and left speaker cords to Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Note Setting the clock To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from the system and other components. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall Use buttons on the remote for the operation. outlet. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Playing a disc CD/MP3 – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Press Z. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
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Other operations Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback. Do this • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs Stop play Press x. recorded in complex configurations such as many Press X on the remote (or CD Pause layers.
Playing repeatedly Creating your own program — Repeat Play — Program Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly. You can make a program of up to 25 steps. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the unit You can synchro record the programed tracks repeatedly during playback until onto a cassette tape (page 16).
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Other operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/TUNING Play MODE on the unit in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappears. Erase the program Press CLEAR in step 4. Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE on the unit to Tuner stop scanning. Presetting radio stations Manual tuning preset You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM You can manually tune in and store the radio stations. You can then tune in any of those frequency of the desired stations.
Notes Listening to the radio • When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, CD access time is increased. • In the Power Saving Mode, switching the CD power You can listen to a radio station either by on or off using the CD power manage function is not selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning possible.
Tips Using the Radio Data • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available System (RDS) external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There What is the Radio Data will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch Press Z PUSH on the unit. the function to TAPE. Load a tape into the cassette holder. Press DIRECTION on the unit With the side repeatedly to select “g”...
To record a disc by specifying track order Tape – Recording You can record only your favorite CD tracks Recording your favorite using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own CD tracks on a tape program”...
Recording on a tape Sound Adjustment manually Adjusting the sound — Manual Recording You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more You can record just the portions you like from a powerful sound. CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program. Generating a more dynamic Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Waking up to music Timer — Daily Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 7). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Other operations Timer recording radio Do this programs Cancel the timer/ Press CLOCK/TIMER activate the timer/ SELECT. check the setting Press ./> repeatedly To timer record, you must first preset the radio until “SELECT” appears, station (see “Presetting radio stations” on then press ENTER.
Other operations Do this Display Cancel the timer/ Press CLOCK/TIMER Turning off the display activate the timer/ SELECT. check the setting Press ./> repeatedly until “SELECT” appears, — Power Saving Mode then press ENTER. Press ./> repeatedly The clock display can be turned off to minimize until “REC”, “ON”...
Checking the total playing Viewing information time and titles (CD/MP3) about the disc in the Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly in display stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display You can check the playing time and remaining changes cyclically as follows: time of the current track or that of the disc.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component A MD (VIDEO) jacks Listening to audio from a Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an connected component...
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If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly (or MD (VIDEO) on the unit), turn off the system and then press ?/1 while holding down MD (VIDEO) on the unit. The function will change from “MD” to “VIDEO”, and “VIDEO”...
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” nearest Sony dealer. appears. General • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “– –:– –” appears in the display. The disc tray does not close. • A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock •...
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(e.g., on top of a stable stand). other components. • Try moving the speakers away from the system, or • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied placing them on separate stands. When you listen AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
The tape does not record. Messages • No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette. • The tab has been removed from the cassette. One of the following messages may appear or Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 28). flash in the display during operation.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your On safety system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Notes on discs source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall •...
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Demagnetising the tape heads using Sony TYPE I Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that cassettes have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.
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Tuner section General FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz FM tuner section Power consumption 100 watts Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 0.3 watts (in Power Saving (50 kHz step) Mode) Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Dimensions (w/h/d)
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY 5 ( 14, 20, 21 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit...
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Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 12, 18, 19, 23, A – F N – Z ALBUM +/– 8 (9, 10) Numeric buttons 2 (9, 11, 13) m/M (rewind/fast forward) BASS/TREBLE qa (17) PRESET +/– 6 (12, 13) 7 (9, 15) CLEAR 3 (11) SLEEP qf (18)