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- Page 1 3-862-981-62(1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-20 PMC-107 1998 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________ CAUTION You can use this player on AC power source only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio... -
Page 4: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD PUSH OPEN/CLOSE PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. Close the lid of the CD compartment. - Page 5 Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD...
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Page 6: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio BAND PRESET PRESET TUNING/TIME SET Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNING/TIME SET + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. - Page 7 Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press BAND. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
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Page 8: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press ( . The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing. - Page 9 Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, – adjust the volume stop playback f ast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette turn on/off the player...
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Page 10: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape BAND PRESET PRESET Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Select the program source you want to record. - Page 11 Press r to start recording. Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 25) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you've pressed r in step 3, press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST ISS repeatedly until the noise is at a minimum.
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Page 12: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode. If the CD has more than 10 tracks, “OVER 10” appears in the display. -
Page 13: Locating A Specific Track
Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF REP” or “PGM” is lit in the display. -
Page 14: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 15). Press and hold LOOP on the remote during play to repeat a selected part of a CD. When you release LOOP, the player returns to normal play. -
Page 15: Creating Your Own Program
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST ISS until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press = or + and then press DISPLAY•ENTER... - Page 16 Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) The CD Player To cancel Program Play Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY on the player. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
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Page 17: The Radio
The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band. On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Set the frequency to the station you want. -
Page 18: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or the PRESET +/– to tune in your favorite stations. On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station. -
Page 19: The Timer
The Timer Setting the clock “AM 12:00” indication flashes in the display until you set the clock. The time display system: 12-hour system DISPLAY ENTER MEMPRY CLOCK Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 23 - 24). Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit flashes. -
Page 20: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on page 19). The Timer DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY WAKE UP Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. - Page 21 You can have the player go on the next day at the same time. Just press STANDBY until the t indication appears in the display. The preset settings remain until you reset them. Note The timer mode is canceled: – when you press ( button of the tape player while music plays in the timer...
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Page 22: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • When you are playing radio or CD, make sure that ( of the tape player is not depressed. -
Page 23: Setting Up
Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. Right speaker Speaker terminals Note Connect the supplied speakers to this player. If you connect any other speakers or equipment, a malfunction may occur. AM loop aerial AM aerial terminal To a wall outlet... - Page 24 Hooking up the system (continued) Setting Up 2 Hooking up the aerials AM loop aerial (supplied)* FM aerial** *Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception. **Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible. Setting up the AM loop aerial 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
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Page 25: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. SOUND Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressing... -
Page 26: Additional Information
• If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. - Page 27 Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom The power is not on. There is no audio. Noise is heard. “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. Noise is heard. The audio is weak or has poor quality. - Page 29 After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remedy • Close the tape compartment securely.
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Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for... -
Page 31: Specifications
AM: External aerial Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,... -
Page 32: Index
Demagnetizing the tape heads 30 Display 12 Hooking up 23 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 Sony Corporation Printed in China Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 LOOP 14 M, N, O MEGA BASS 25...