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Sony PMC-DR50 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-867-748-71 (1)
Personal
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Operating Instructions
PMC-DR50
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-867-748-71 (1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-DR50 ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Class B digital provided below. Refer to these numbers device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. whenever you call upon your Sony dealer These limits are designed to provide regarding this product.

  • 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 The Timer 13 Using the display 22 Setting the clock 14 Locating a specific track 24 Waking up to music 15 Playing tracks repeatedly 27 Timer-recording radio programs...

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE (direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray. With the label side up Display Press u. (On the remote, press N on the CD section.) The CD tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once.
  • Page 5 Use these buttons for additional operations POWER ., > Z CD OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME –, + Press Next time you want to adjust the volume VOLUME +, – listen to a CD, just press u. The player turns on (VOL +, – on the remote) automatically and starts stop playback playing the CD.

  • Page 6: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. Press BAND until the band you Display want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNE TIME SET + or – (TUNE + or – on the remote) until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
  • Page 7 Use these buttons for additional operations PLAY MODE POWER MONO/ST ISS VOLUME –, + Tips Press • If the FM broadcast is adjust the volume VOLUME +, – noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS (VOL +, – on the remote) (MODE on the remote) turn on/off the radio P O W E R until “MONO”...

  • Page 8: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape 1, 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to With the side you want to play facing up open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (high position) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes.
  • Page 9 Use these buttons for additional operations Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE COUNTER RESET DIR MODE m, M POWER VOLUME –, + Tips Press • Press COUNTER RESET adjust the volume VOLUME +, – to reset the counter to “000”. (VOL +, – on the remote) •...

  • Page 10: Recording On A Tape

    Recording on a tape For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect the component (see page 36). With the side you want Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to to record on facing up open the tape compartment, and insert a blank tape.
  • Page 11 Start recording. To record the whole CD Press CD DUBBING. When is displayed: If the the tape is reversed with the recording of the track unfinished, the player will record the track again from its beginning on the reverse side. To record the radio (You can also record the CD according to the following...
  • Page 12 Recording on a tape (continued) Use these buttons for additional operations DIR MODE PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS n, N POWER Tips Press • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis stop recording x on the tape section (page 39) will not affect pause recording z / X the recording level.

  • Page 13: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Total track number Total playing time Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY while playing a CD.

  • Page 14: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a Number specific point in a track while playing a buttons ., > Note To locate Press You cannot locate a a specific track directly number button of the track.

  • Page 15: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks PLAY MODE repeatedly MONO/ST ISS (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 16 - 18). ., > On the remote Press x on the CD section. • Use MODE to select “CD”...

  • Page 16: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing tracks in PLAY MODE random order MONO/ST ISS (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. On the remote Press x on the CD section. 1 Press x on the CD “CD” appears in the display. section. 2 Use MODE to select Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “SHUF”...

  • Page 17: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your PLAY MODE own program ENTER MEM MONO/ST ISS (Program Play) While listening to the CD, you can select the track you want and arrange the ., > playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. On the remote Press x on the CD section.
  • Page 18 Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Tips To cancel Program Play • If the program play is Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “PGM” finished, the program is disappears from the display. saved. You can play the same program again by pressing u.

  • Page 19: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio BAND TUNE TIME SET stations –, + You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any ENTER MEM order. PRESET –, + On the remote Press BAND until the band you want appears in 1 Press BAND to select...

  • Page 20: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset PRESET –, + radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or PRESET +, – on the player to tune in your favorite stations. BAND On the remote Press BAND to select the band. 1 Press BAND to select Press PRESET + or –...

  • Page 21: The Tape Player

    The Tape Player Finding m, M the beginning of a track The player detects a blank between the tracks, and locates the beginning of the next/following track. Notes While playing a tape, press M or m. • To find the beginning Playing side The beginning The beginning...

  • Page 22: The Timer

    The Timer Setting the clock TUNE TIME SET –, + ENTER MEM “– –:– –” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. SUMMER TIME CLOCK Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 31 - The time display 35).
  • Page 23 To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication Press and hold SUMMER TIME for 2 seconds. “SUMMER ON” appears in the display for a few seconds. To cancel the summer time indication Press and hold SUMMER TIME again. “SUMMER OFF”...

  • Page 24: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to TUNE TIME SET music –, + ENTER MEM You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 22). STANDBY TIMER SNOOZE Before you begin, make sure the...
  • Page 25 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go on. 1 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the hour and press ENTER MEM. 2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the minutes, and press ENTER MEM.
  • Page 26 Waking up to music (continued) Note To stop play To activate the snooze Turn off the power. function, make sure that 6 or more minutes are left before the To doze for a few more minutes preset time for the Press SNOOZE.

  • Page 27: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Timer-recording TUNE TIME SET radio programs –, + ENTER MEM You can set timer to record the radio at a certain time. You can also record the sound of the component connected to the LINE IN jack, using the timer. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 28 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want to start recording. 1 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the hour and press ENTER MEM. 2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the minutes, and press ENTER MEM.
  • Page 29 To check/change the recording timer settings Press TIMER, then ENTER MEM. Each time you press ENTER MEM, a stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change the setting, display the setting you want to change and re-enter it. To use the player before a timer-recording starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual.

  • Page 30: Falling Asleep To Music

    Falling asleep to SLEEP 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 Play the music source you want. • The display window Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”...

  • Page 31: Setting Up

    Setting Up Hooking up the 2 AM loop antenna 2 FM lead antenna system 1 Power cord According to the illustrations, connect the cords firmly. Wrong connections cause mal- functions. Connect the AC power cord last. Right speaker Left speaker to a wall outlet 1 Audio connecting...
  • Page 32 Hooking up the system (continued) Connect the audio connecting cord (supplied) to the SIGNAL OUT jacks of the player and the SIGNAL IN jacks of the right speaker. Connect the white plugs to the L (left) jacks and the red plugs to the R (right) jacks. Connect the speaker cord of the left speaker to the SPEAKER OUT L terminals of the right speaker.
  • Page 33 Note 2 Hooking up the antenna Keep the AM loop AM loop antenna* antenna away as far as (supplied) possible from the player. If you do not, noise may be heard. FM antenna** (supplied) * Reorient the antenna to improve broadcast reception. ** Keep the antenna as horizontal as possible.

  • Page 34: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Hooking up the system (continued) 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord of the right speaker to the mains. to a wall outlet 4 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
  • Page 35 To improve the FM reception Connect the FM outdoor antenna (not supplied). If you use a distributor, you can also use the TV antenna. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) Earth To dim the back light of the display Press DIMMER. To lighten the display, press DIMMER again.

  • Page 36: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting LINE IN optional components You can record a CD on a MiniDisc or enjoy the sound from a VCR, TV or MiniDisc player/recorder through the speakers of this player. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.
  • Page 37 Notes Remove the jack cover from the OPTICAL • As long as “CD” DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player and appears in the display, connect the jack with the digital input jack of the the optical digital MiniDisc recorder or other component using the output jack is in digital connecting cable (not supplied) .
  • Page 38 Connecting optional components (continued) Listening through the speakers of other audio equipment Rear panel of this player Amplifier to LINE OUT jack to analog line Audio connecting input jack cable RK-G129HG (1.5 m) (not supplied) Connect the LINE OUT jack of this player with the analog line input jack of the amplifier using the audio connecting cable (not supplied) .

  • Page 39: Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    Selecting the MEGA BASS audio emphasis SOUND (SOUND/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. 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 light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio...

  • Page 40: 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. Additional Information...
  • Page 41 Notes on CDs Notes on cassettes • Before playing, clean the CD with a • Break off the cassette tab from side A cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the or B to prevent accidental recording. If center out. you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no audio. • Press POWER to turn on the player. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Connect the power cord to the POWER IN FROM SP-R of the player (see page 31). •...
  • Page 43 Symptom Remedy The audio is weak or has poor • Move the player away from the TV. quality. • If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. The audio is not stereo. •...
  • Page 44 After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord. After all indications in the display disappear, plug the mains lead again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape Demagnetizing the tape heads path After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and residual magnetism will have built up the capstans with a cleaning swab on the tape heads to begin to cause loss slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or of high frequency sound and hiss.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    FM: Lead antenna AM: Loop antenna Optional accessories Cassette-corder section Sony MDR headphone series Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 130s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 50 - 15,000 Hz Additional Information...

  • Page 47: Index

    Index I, J, K Audio emphasis 39 Improving broadcast Selecting reception 7 audio emphasis 39 direction of the tape 9 Setting the clock 22 Batteries for remote 34 Setting up 31 Listening Shuffle Play 16 through the speakers of other audio equipment 38 SNOOZE 26 CD player 13 to the radio 6...
  • Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional Information...

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