Sony DHC-MD555 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Easy-to-use, direct touch editor
The recording, editing and other control buttons are featured in a centralized layout by type of
operation, making operation simple and easy.
Playing and recording
MD editing, etc.
Power Saving Mode saves power when not using the
system
The DHC-MD555 has a function which reduces the power consumed (e.g., used to receive remote
signals or operate the clock) when the system is off.
CD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism
You can change other discs while playing a CD (EXCHANGE mechanism). In addition, The
direct touch editor lets you easily program and play the desired tracks from up to 5 CDs.
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Note
Noise may come from the CD changer when changing discs or turning the system on and off.
However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate
a malfunction.
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CD changer system
Stocker
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The CD changer consists of a playing
unit, trays which hold the CDs, and a
stocker which transports the CDs on
their trays to the CD slot and the
playing unit.
For example, if you press CD 3, the
stocker moves until the CD 3 tray
CD
tray
comes to the position of the playing
unit and then moves the CD 3 tray over
the playing unit. If you press CD 4
while playing CD 3, the stocker leaves
the CD 3 tray over the playing unit,
moves so that the CD 4 tray comes to
the position of the CD cover, opens the
CD cover and pushes out the CD 4 tray
(EXCHANGE mechanism).
Playing mode and radio
reception mode selection
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