NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs This system can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Audio CD MP3 files • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drive’s characteristics.
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Table of Contents (continued) Tuner Presetting radio stations ... 20 Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning ... 22 — Manual Tuning ... 22 Tape Loading a tape ... 23 Playing a tape ... 23 Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit ...
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 – G CD disc tray ql (10) CD SYNC wl (24) CD NX ea (11, 14, 16)
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – K ALBUM +/– e; (17) CD N wh (11, 14, 17) CLEAR 6 (16) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT ek (26, 29) CLOCK/TIMER SET 1 (10, 25, 28) DBFB qj (26) DIMMER ef (31) DISC SKIP qf (11, 14) DISPLAY ed (31) ENTER wa (10, 15, 21, 25, 27) FUNCTION wk (10, 14, 15, 17)
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as the following. Insert this portion Red (3) Black (#)
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Hooking up the system (continued) 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable. When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Using the remote You can control Sony TVs using the buttons below. TV ?/1 TV VOL +/–...
Setting the clock Turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Press R or r on the remote to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press R or r on the remote to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. If you make a mistake Press T or t on the remote repeatedly until the incorrect item flashes, then set it again.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote) in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play ALL DISCS* All VIDEO CDs in the disc (Normal Play) tray continuously. 1 DISC/ The tracks on the VIDEO CD ALBUM you have selected in original...
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Playing a VIDEO CD (continued) Do this Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE (or (Repeat Play) REPEAT on the remote) during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT* the VIDEO CD up to five times. REPEAT 1* only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT/FM MODE until “REPEAT”...
Playing a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) –– PBC Play You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure will differ with each disc. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.
Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc tray Track number number Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote) in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.
Tips • You can start playing from the desired track in Normal Play. Slide the knob to l or to L (or press . or > on the remote) until the desired track number appears after step 2. • The DISC 1 – 3 button indicator lights in orange when a disc is loaded on the tray.
Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks (continued) To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. Press CD NX (or CD N on the remote). Do this Cancel Press PLAY MODE/TUNING Program Play MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear. Clear a track Press CLEAR on the remote in from the end stop mode.
Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the disc with MP3 files in different play modes. Playing time Disc tray File number in the number current folder Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote) in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you...
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Playing a disc with MP3 files (continued) Do this Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE (or (Repeat Play) REPEAT on the remote) during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT* disc up to five times. REPEAT 1: For a single file only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT/FM MODE until “REPEAT”...
Locating a specific part of a VIDEO CD –– Time Search/Disc Digest The TV screen must be ON to use these functions. Use the remote for the operation. Tips • When you stop playback, press x. • When you use VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver.
Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD –– Resume Play The system memorizes the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD so that you can resume from that point. Note that Resume Play is not available when playing an audio CD and a disc with MP3 files.
Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION. Slide the knob to l or to L (or press m or M on the remote) repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Preset number Press ENTER. “Complete!” appears, and the station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations.
Presetting radio stations (continued) To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding REPEAT/FM MODE, turn the system back on.
Tape Loading a tape Open the lid with your hand and insert a tape. With the side you want to play facing up To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the side as shown in the illustration. Close the lid with your hand. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a disc, radio or connected components. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Steps Recording from a disc (CD Synchro Recording) Load a recordable tape.
Recording a VIDEO CD/CD by specifying track order — Program Edit Load a disc and load a recordable tape. Program the tracks following step 2 to 6 in “Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks” on page 15. Press CD SYNC. The tape deck stands by to record. The VIDEO CD/CD player stands by for playback.
Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Do this Activate/check the Press CLOCK/TIMER setting SELECT on the remote and press R or r on the remote to select “REC SELECT?”, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press R or r on the remote to...
Selecting the preset music menu The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly (or MUSIC MENU +/– on the remote) to select the preset you want. The preset name appears in the display.
Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90min t 80min t …...
Press ENTER. The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, then the original display returns. Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Do this Activate/check the Press CLOCK/TIMER setting SELECT on the remote, then press R or r on the remote until “DAILY SELECT?”...
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Do this Use VIDEO Turn on your TV and switch it to the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and mode disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON/ MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears.
Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).
Using the display (continued) Notes • Depending on the disc, some information or CD- TEXT characters may not appear. • The display contents differ depending on the play mode. Using the on-screen display You can check the current operating status and disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio CDs during playback or in stop mode.
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When The display shows: In stop mode of a Folder name disc with MP3 files In Program Play Programed disc and track mode number During playback Current folder name and file of a disc with name MP3 files* Other conditions No display * When the MP3 file information includes an ID3 tag, the on-screen display shows the file name, which may differ from the ID3 information...
Optional Components Hooking up optional components You can connect an analogue component to this system. Optional analogue component From the audio output jacks of an analogue component A MD (VIDEO) IN jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as an MD player or VCR) to these jacks.
Listening to audio from a connected component Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 34. Press MD (VIDEO) to switch the function to MD or VIDEO. Start playing the connected component. Notes • Pressing FUNCTION and ?/1 while the power is off automatically turns the power on and “VIDEO”...
• Always close the tray by pressing DISC 1 – 3 Z. Trying to close the tray by pushing with your fingers may cause a malfunction to the VIDEO CD/CD player. The disc does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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“SHUFFLE” disappears to return to Normal Play. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MP3 files cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format.
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• 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.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press x, ?/1 and ENTER at the same time.
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it as this may damage the player. • Do not use solvents. •...
Tweeter: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Nominal impedance 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz...
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General Power requirements 120 V, 220 V, 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption 120 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section: Approx. 215 386 mm Speaker Approx. 205 240 mm Mass Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section: Approx.
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