Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior. ® is a U.S. NERGY partner, Sony Corporation ® NERGY WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 4 Setting the clock... 5 CD – Play Loading a disc ... 6 Playing a disc ... 6 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly... 7 —...
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKERS terminals as shown below. Gray (3) Stripe (#) AM loop antenna...
Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Refer to the print on your system’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
CD – Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press Z. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote during playback until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times.
Other operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/ Play DIRECTION in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear. Add a track to the Perform steps 1 – 4 in stop mode. end of the program Erase the program Press CLEAR on the remote in stop mode.
Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote. The preset number flashes.
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. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned...
Tape – Play Loading a tape Press Z PUSH on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a recorded tape. Press TAPE nN.
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a recordable tape. Load a CD you want to record. Press CD SYNC on the unit.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator) Press DSG. To cancel the DSG, press DSG again. Adjusting the bass and treble Press BASS +/– on the remote repeatedly to adjust the bass, or TREBLE +/–...
Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 5). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the sound source you want to play.
Timer recording radio programs To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 8) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 5). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station”...
Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY. Tips • The ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component A MD IN jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to these jacks.
Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
NO DISC There is no disc in the player. PGM FULL You tried to program 31 tracks or more. PROTECT Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
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• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette.
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2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – M Cassette compartment qg CD SYNC qd (12) DIRECTION 9 (11, 12, 15)