Affordable, easy to use all-in-one cd-radio-cassette audio system with usb slot for easy connection, play back and charge to mp3 players, ideal for bedroom and kitchen (32 pages)
Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations — Preset .. 9 Connecting optional components ... 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play ... 13 Recording from a CD to a tape —...
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure below to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The speaker grille design differs somewhat from that of the U.S. and other models. The U.S.
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2 Fasten the four screws to both sides of the unit. – 3 Attach the speakers. Facing the front of the unit, attach the speaker connected to the SPEAKER R terminals onto the right side of the unit and the speaker connected to the SPEAKER L terminals onto the left side of the unit.
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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). Note Do not attempt to lift up the system by the speakers. There is a chance the unit will detach and drop.
3 Reinstall the rear cover (see step 4 on the page 5). You can hang the AM antenna on a wall as shown below. Hook If noise is heard while listening to an FM station, remove the FM antenna from the rear panel and place the antenna outside.
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Step 2: Setting the time (continued) Press ENTER. The day of the week indication flashes. SU 000 Press l/L repeatedly to set the day of the week. FR 000 Press ENTER. The hour indication flashes. FR 000 Press l/L repeatedly to set the hour.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations — Preset The system can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). This section explains how to tune in stations and preset them. To turn on the system, press ?/1. (Power) –...
Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) Press +/– repeatedly to select the preset number that you want. 3 1005 Press ENTER. The station is stored to the selected preset number. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to preset other stations. To tune in a weak station In step 3, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL”...
Connecting an MD deck for digital recording By connecting an MD deck to the system with a commercially available optical cable, you can make a digital recording from a CD. To the digital input connector on the MD deck Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR to the system with a commercially available audio cord.
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Connecting optional components (continued) AM antenna For the AM antenna, use a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-foot), horizontally extended insulated wire, with one end connected to the AM ANTENNA terminals as shown below. Leave the supplied AM bar antenna connected. Insulated wire Screw (not supplied)
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play Do the procedure below to play a CD starting from the first track. To turn on the system, press ?/1. (Power) VOLUME – M> .m/M> OPEN/ CLOSE CD H Press A (or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to open the glass door and place a CD on the disc tray.
Playing a CD (continued) To remove the CD While pressing down on the spindle, lift up the disc by its edge as shown below. Tips • If you press CD H on the remote when the power is off, the system automatically turns on and the CD starts playing if there is a CD on the disc tray (One Touch Play).
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Press Z PUSH and insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to record on facing towards you BAND M> – TUNE Press A (or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to open the glass door and place a CD on the disc tray.
Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Presetting radio stations in the system’s memory in advance makes it easy to tune in those stations later (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 9). To turn on the system, press ?/1. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM”...
Recording from the radio Do the procedure below to tune in a preset station (see page 16) and record from the radio to a tape. Both Type I (normal) and Type II (CrO can be used. To turn on the system, press ?/1. (Power) –...
Recording from the radio (continued) Press DIR MODE to select “g” to record on one side of the tape or “j” to record on both sides. Press S. Recording starts on the side of the tape facing towards you. To stop recording Press s.
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Press Z PUSH and insert a recorded tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play facing towards you BAND M> – TUNE Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE” appears. Press DIR MODE on the remote to select “g” to play one side of the tape or “j”* to play both sides repeatedly.
The CD Player Checking the remaining playing time on the CD Do the procedure below to check the remaining playing time of the current track or the entire CD. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: During playback t Current track number and elapsed playing time of the track...
Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can use this function to playback all the tracks on a CD in random order. – Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”...
Playing CD tracks in a favorite order –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 24 tracks on a CD in any order that you want. Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”...
The Tape Deck Recording to a tape manually Do the procedure below to manually record from any source to a tape. For example, tracks from a CD, the radio, or from any of the connected components. This lets you record just the songs that you want from a CD.
Recording your favorite CD tracks to a tape — Program Edit With Program Edit function, you can select only the CD tracks that you want using the Program Play function, then record the programmed tracks to a tape using the CD Synchro Recording function.
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Press z REC. The tape stands by for recording and the CD stands by for playback. “SYNCHRO” and “REC” appear. Press DIR MODE to select “g” to record on one side of the tape or “j” to record on both sides. Press S.
Sound Adjustment Generating a more dynamic sound The Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) automatically enhances your music to produce a more powerful sound. , Press DSG. To cancel the DSG Press DSG again. Selecting the sound mode You can enjoy simulated surround stereo effects when you listen to the music near the unit.
Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS)* is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you have tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
Waking up to music — Daily Timer By setting the Daily Timer, you can make the system automatically turn on and off at specified times. To use this function, make sure that you have set the system clock correctly (see “Step 2: Setting the time”...
Press l or L repeatedly until the music source you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Tt FM/AM T TAPE T Press ENTER. The starting time, the stopping time, and the music source appear in turn, then the original display returns.
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Timer-activated recording of radio programs (continued) Press ENTER. “ON” appears, then the hour indication flashes. ON 000 Set the starting time. Press l or L repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication begins flashing next. ON 800 Press l or L repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.
• When moving the unit, remove any disc that may be on the disc tray. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing a CD, clean the CD surface with a cleaning cloth.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound from the speakers. • Press VOLUME +.
The remote does not work. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. • You are not pointing the remote in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries in the remote have run down. Replace the batteries. •...
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 50 - 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.
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Speakers SS-CED2: Speaker system Full range bass-reflex type Speaker units 10 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 210 200 130 mm Mass Approx. 1.3 kg net per speaker SS-CED2U: Speaker system Full range bass-reflex type Speaker units 10 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance...
Parts identification for the remote You can also operate the system with the supplied remote. Buttons marked with “*” are provided only on the remote. TUNER Remote Function Button(s) TUNER/BAND Selects FM or AM. TUNING MODE* Selects “AUTO”, “PRESET” or “MANUAL”.
10 the antenna 6, 11 the power 6 the system 4 Normal Play 13 One Touch Play 14, 16, 19 Sony Corporation Printed in China P, Q Playing a CD 13 a tape 18 tracks in random order...