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Table of Contents How to use this manual......4 Timer Playable discs.......... 4 Falling asleep to music ......21 Getting Started — Sleep Timer Waking up to music......21 Hooking up the system......6 — Daily Timer Setting the clock........8 Timer recording radio programs...
Discs that this system cannot How to use this manual play • This manual mainly explains operations using • CD-ROMs the remote, but the same operations can also • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in be performed using the buttons on the system the following formats: having the same or similar names.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Note on playback operations of VIDEO CDs • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannnot be played on this system depending upon the recording Some playback operations of VIDEO CDs may quality or physical condition of the disc, or be intentionally set by software producers.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Connect the right and left speaker cords to Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect the SPEAKERS terminals as shown below.
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5 For models with a voltage selector, set Note VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. power line voltage. 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV Refer to the print on your system’s to the VIDEO OUT jack with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available supplied video cord.
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Playing a disc VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. This system lets you play VIDEO CDs*, audio Press Z. CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Before playing a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV Place a disc with the label side up on and select the video input.
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Other operations Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback. Do this • Shuffle Play and Program Play cannot be used with Press x. Stop play MP3 discs. Press X (or CD NX on the Pause • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs unit)* .
Example: Playing VIDEO CDs with To enter track number 30, press >10, then press 3 and 10/0. PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) Resuming playback from the — PBC Play point you stopped the disc — Resume Play You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to This system memorizes the point where you enjoy the disc’s interactive software.
To cancel playback with PBC Creating your own functions (Ver. 2.0) program In stop mode, press ./> to select a track. — Program Play Press N (or CD NX on the unit). The PBC indicator disappears and playback starts from the selected track. Still images, such as the menu screens, will not be You can make a program of up to 30 steps.
Other operations Locating a specific part of Do this a VIDEO CD Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/TUNING Play MODE on the unit in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and — Disc Digest/Track Digest “SHUF” disappear. Add a track to the Perform steps 1 –...
Locating a section within a Tuner track Presetting radio stations — Track Digest You can have the VIDEO CD player divide a You can preset up to 32 stations for FM and AM. track into 9 different sections and display the You can then tune in any of those stations first scene of each section on the TV screen.
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To improve tuner reception Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset other stations. When tuner reception is poor, set CD player power off by the CD power manage function. Manual tuning preset CD power is factory set to on. Press CD on the remote to switch the You can manually tune in and store the radio function to CD.
Tips Listening to the radio • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. You can listen to a radio station either by • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning REPEAT/FM MODE until “MONO”...
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a recorded tape. Press Z PUSH on the unit. Press TAPE nN. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.
Recording on a tape Tape – Recording manually Recording your favorite — Manual Recording CD tracks on a tape You can record just the portions you like from a — CD Synchro Recording CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program.
Singing along Sound Adjustment You can sing along by connecting an optional Adjusting the sound microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Enjoying Karaoke Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Connect an optional microphone to Generating a more dynamic MIC jack.
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Other operations Mixing and recording sounds Do this Prepare the source you want to mix. Use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and switch it to Then, load a recordable tape. the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Press MIC/ECHO repeatedly until Press the function button of the source mode “MIC X”...
Waking up to music Timer — Daily Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Other operations Timer recording radio Do this programs Change the setting Start over from step 1. Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until To timer record, you must first preset the radio “PLAY” appears, then press station (see “Presetting radio stations” on ENTER.
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Other operations Do this Change the setting Start over from step 1. Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording timer at the same time.
Viewing information Display about the disc in the Turning off the display display — Power Saving Mode You can check the playing time of the current The clock display can be turned off to minimize track or remaining time of the disc. the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).
Checking the total playing Viewing information time and titles (VIDEO CD/CD/ about the disc in the MP3) on-screen display Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly in stop mode. You can check the current operating status and Each time you press the button, the display disc information of VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or changes cyclically as follows: MP3 during playback or in stop 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. Optional analog component From the audio To the video output jacks of an input of a TV optional analog component Subwoofer...
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord If the problem persists after doing all of the into the SPEAKERS terminal. Inserting the vinyl above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections (page 6).
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MP3 audio track cannot be played back. appears in the display. • Recording was not performed according to the • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, Joliet in the authorized Sony service facility.
• Set the volume of the connected component cords as possible. lower. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. If the system still does not •...
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified If you have any questions or problems concerning your service shop. system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement Notes on discs • Do not place the system in an inclined position.
Cleaning the cabinet Specifications Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or Main unit solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. Amplifier section To save a tape permanently The following measured at AC 240 V or AC 120 V, 50/...
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4-track 2-channel stereo Power requirements Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127/220 V AC, 50/ using Sony TYPE I 60 Hz cassettes Adjustable with voltage Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) selector 0.1% W.
Track Glossary Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track Album you want. Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY 2 (16, 24) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS...
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 8, 15, 21, 22) A – K N – Z m/M (fast forward/rewind) ALBUM +/– qf (10) NEXT 9 (11) 8 (10, 13, 17) BASS/TREBLE wa (19) Numeric buttons 6 (10, 11, 13, ./>...