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- Page 1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions DHC-MD5 ©1996 by Sony Corporation DHCMD5.3-858-047-12.EN 3-858-047-12(1)
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 5 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 6 Connecting optional AV components and outdoor aerials ... 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 9 Recording a CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also. FM aerial Right speaker DHC-MD5 rear panel Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same colour . -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting The Time
Connect the FM/AM aerials. Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect Extend the FM lead AM loop aerial aerial horizontally. Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. -
Page 6: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW. For German model, you can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. º ‚... -
Page 7: Connecting Optional Av Components And Outdoor Aerials
To the audio output of a tape deck. When you connect the TC-TX5 stereo cassette deck to the DHC-MD5, make sure to connect them each other with the AU BUS terminals. continued DHCMD5 3-858-047-12 (1)EN... - Page 8 Connecting optional AV components and outdoor aerials (continued) Connecting an MD/DAT deck Connect an MD/DAT deck equipped with a square optical connector jack to the CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack. You can copy a CD or an MD in the system onto the connected MD/DAT deck.
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Page 9: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD You can play up to three CDs continuously. POWER 1/ALL DISCS MULTI JOG º ‚ · ∏ π § § · ∏ π · ∏ π EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP Press § and place a CD on the disc tray. -
Page 10: Recording A Cd
Playing a CD (continued) Tips • Pressing · when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing ·... - Page 11 Press § on the CD player and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.
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Page 12: Playing An Md
Playing an MD You can play an MD just like a CD. MULTI JOG ∏ POWER º · ∏ π · ∏ π π Insert an MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck. With the label side up. Press ·. Playback starts. -
Page 13: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Firstly preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see page 6). POWER STEREO/MONO VOLUME º ‚ · ∏ π § § · ∏ π Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the remote) repeatedly until the band you want appears. -
Page 14: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the radio You can record a radio programme on an MD by calling up the preset station. If you use a recorded MD, the MD deck automatically locates the end of the recording and starts recording from there. POWER º... -
Page 15: The Cd Player
The CD player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. DISPLAY º ‚ · ∏ π § Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n Playing time on the current track. -
Page 16: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. MULTI JOG º · ∏ π · ∏ π Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears, then place a CD on the disc tray. -
Page 17: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD tracks –– Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. º ‚ π § · ∏ · ∏ π § π... -
Page 18: Looping Part Of A Cd
Looping part of a CD — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. º · π ∏ · ∏ π Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears and place a CD on the disc tray. -
Page 19: Labelling A Cd
Labelling a CD You can label up to 30 CDs using up to 13 symbols and characters on each CDs. Whenever you load the labelled CD, the label (disc name) appears in the display. If you label a CD and do a CD synchro recording on a brand-new MD, the CD’s name is automatically recorded on the MD. -
Page 20: The Md Deck
Labelling a CD (continued) To cancel labelling Press π. To erase a disc name 1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG until “Name Erase ?” appears. 2 Press ENTER/YES. The disc name appears. “No Name” appears if no disc name is stored. -
Page 21: Playing The Md Tracks Repeatedly
Checking the remaining time of a disc Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n Total playing time and the track numbers on the MD. µ Remaining recordable time of the MD (only for a recordable MD). -
Page 22: Playing The Md Tracks In Random Order
Playing the MD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play the tracks in random order. π MULTI JOG º · ∏ π § ∏ § · π Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears, then insert an MD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”... -
Page 23: Before You Start Recording
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to programme other tracks. Press ·. Playback starts in the order you selected. Press π, then PLAY MODE Cancel Programme repeatedly until “PROGRAM” Play disappears. Add a track to 1 Select the track by turning the programme MULTI JOG. -
Page 24: Recording On An Md Manually
Before you start recording (continued) • This unit’s tuner and other analog components (e.g., a tape deck) – The analog signal is converted to digital and recorded (analog recording). – A track number is marked at the beginning of a recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page 26), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal. -
Page 25: Marking Track Numbers
To stop recording Press π on the MD deck. When “Rec Level Over” appears High level signal is input while recording. See “Troubleshooting” on page 45. While “TOC” lights up or is flashing Do not move the deck or pull out the mains lead to ensure the complete recording. -
Page 26: Analog Recording
Marking track numbers (continued) Marking track numbers automatically while analog recording Track numbers are automatically marked when the input signal continues to be under a certain level for more than two seconds and then returns to the previous level. º ·... -
Page 27: Erasing Recordings
Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD system lets you erase unwanted sound quickly and easily. The three options to erase recordings are: • Erasing a single track. • Erasing all tracks. • Erasing a portion of a track. Note When “SHUFFLE”... - Page 28 Erasing recordings — Erase Function (continued) Erasing all tracks You can erase the disc name, all recorded tracks and their titles all at once. º · π ∏ · ∏ π π While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG until “All Erase ?”...
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Page 29: Moving Recorded Tracks
Moving recorded tracks — Move Function By using the Move Function, you can change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered. Example: Moving track C to position 2. Move track C to the Track second position. -
Page 30: Dividing Recorded Tracks
Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function You can use this function to add track numbers to multiple tracks that are recorded as one track. This function also 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. -
Page 31: Combining Recorded Tracks
Combining recorded tracks — Combine Function This function lets you put several tracks or several independently recorded portions into a single track. The total number of tracks decrease by one and all the tracks following the combined ones are renumbered. Example: Combining tracks B and C. -
Page 32: Labelling An Md
Labelling an MD You can create titles (names) for your recorded MDs and tracks. You can use up to 80 characters each for a disc and a track. 2,5 3,8 º · ∏ π 1 6 4 ∏ To label a disc, press π and stop playing the disc. -
Page 33: Sound Adjustment
To cancel labelling Press π. To check the names (with the remote only) To check the disc titles, press SCROLL while play is being stopped. To check the track titles, press SCROLL while in play. The titles are displayed scrolling in the display. To stop scrolling, press SCROLL. -
Page 34: Selecting The Preset Equalizer Menu
Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the sound characteristic among 20 sound effects according to the sound you are listening to. ‚ º · ∏ π § · ∏ π § Press PRESET EQ. Turn MULTI JOG until your desired menu appears. -
Page 35: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Press CHARACTER repeatedly until the desired sort of character appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0 (Numbers) n ! (Symbols)* n n A… *You can use the following symbols. !"#$%&'() +,–./:;<=>?@_` (Space) Turn MULTI JOG until the desired... - Page 36 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) To check the RDS information When you press DISPLAY, the programme type is displayed for a few seconds. Note “No PTY Data” appears when the receiving station does not broadcast the programme type you selected.
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Page 37: Falling Asleep To Music
News News programmes. Other Music Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae. Pop Music Popular music programmes. Rock Music Rock music programmes. Science Programmes about the natural sciences. S. Classical Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Sport Sports programmes. -
Page 38: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music — Wake-up Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 5). 4,6,8 2 º · π ∏ 5,6,9 TIMER SELECT Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 39: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes
To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “DAILY TIMER” appears. The start time, followed by the stop time, the music source and volume appears then the original display appears. To change the setting, start again from step 1. To cancel the timer operation Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “TIMER OFF”... - Page 40 Timer-recording radio programmes (contined) Set the time to start recording. Turn MULTI JOG to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication starts flashing. Turn MULTI JOG to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
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Page 41: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out the disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo 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 42: System Limitations Of Mds
Precautions (continued) Notes on MDs • Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens. Shutter • Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt. •Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. - Page 43 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 When “LEVELSYNC ON”...
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. •Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. - Page 45 Recording is not possible. • The MD is protected against erasure. (“Protected” appears.) Slide the tab to close the slot (see page 41). • Connect the sound source properly. • A pre-mastered MD is inserted in the deck. Replace the disc with a recordable •...
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Page 46: Specifications
Troubleshooting (continued) No Track The inserted MD has a disc title but no tracks. OVER You have reached the end of the last track during high-speed search. Protected The inserted MD is protected against erasure. Retry The MD deck is redoing the recording because of vibrations or disc scratches encountered during recording. - Page 47 Approx. 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) net per speaker Supplied accessories: AM loop aerial (1) Remote RM-S5MD (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) FM lead aerial (1) Speaker cords (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 48: Index
28 a single track 27 all tracks on an MD 28 recordings 27 Error messages 45 GROOVE 33 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan H, I, J, K Hit Parade 11 Radio stations Hooking up optional components 7...