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- Page 1 4-249-904-11(1) Hard Disc Audio Recorder Operating Instructions HAR-LH500 © 2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Playable discs ... 6 Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote ... 6 Hooking up the system ... 7 Playing CDs Loading a CD ... 8 Playing a CD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play ... 8 Using the CD display ... -
Page 4: Overview
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for any loss that may arise from lost data. • Recording to the hard disc should be considered as a temporary means of storing audio data. - Page 5 Flow-Down License Terms This product contains technology and data from Gracenote, Inc. of Berkeley, California (“Gracenote”). The technology from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Embedded Software”) enables this product to do disc identification and obtain music- related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the “Gracenote Database”).
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Page 6: Playable Discs
Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this recorder. Other discs cannot be played back. List of playable discs Format of Disc logo discs Audio CDs CD-R/ CD-RW Discs that this recorder cannot play • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) •... -
Page 7: Hooking Up The System
Hooking up the system This section describes how to hook up the HDD recorder to an external devices. Be sure to turn off each component before making the connections. Analog hookups Connect the amplifier via the ANALOG IN or OUT jacks using the audio connecting cord (supplied). -
Page 8: Playing Cds
Playing CDs Loading a CD Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for this recorder. Press @/1 to turn on the recorder. Press CD (or CD/HDD on the recorder to light up the CD indicator). “CD”... -
Page 9: Using The Cd Display
Other Operations Do this Press x. Stop playback Press X. Press X again or H to Pause resume playback (or the PLAY/ NEXT/PREV dial (H) on the recorder). Select a track During playback or pause, press > repeatedly (to go forward) or . -
Page 10: Programming The Cd Tracks
Using the CD display (continued) Tips • When you load a CD containing CD TEXT data, “CD TEXT” lights up in the display. • If the CD has no text information, “No Name” appears instead of the disc name or track name. •... -
Page 11: Recording To Hdd
Recording to HDD Notes on recording Before recording • You cannot select a play list as the recording destination. • You cannot record over an existing track. If you select an album with existing tracks as the recording destination, the recorder automatically starts recording from the end of the existing tracks. - Page 12 Recording a CD to the HDD (continued) Press MENU/NO. Press CD SYNC. The HDD stands by for recording and the CD stands by for playback. To change the album position, press ALBUM +/– repeatedly (or turn the ALBUM dial on the recorder). To enter the position directly, press ALBUM and the numeric button(s) (see page 19).
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Page 13: Using The Hdd Display
Using the HDD display You can check information about the HDD using the display while recording. To display time information while recording Press TIME repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Track number and elapsed time of the current track t Percentage of the HDD area used as the total recorded time Notes... -
Page 14: Recording The Current Cd Track
Recording to the HDD (continued) Notes • If you select “Optical In” or “Analog In” as the sound source (by pressing the OPTICAL or ANALOG button) in step 3, track numbers may not be copied automatically from the source. If this occurs, use the divide function (“Dividing recorded tracks”... -
Page 15: Recording Tips
Recording tips –– Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level Tips • You can use the ALBUM dial on the recorder instead of the <, ,, or ENTER button on the remote to select and enter items in Edit Menu or Setup Menu. - Page 16 Recording tips (continued) To change the trigger level for Level Synchro Recording Do the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers Level Synchro Recording. While the recorder is stopped or recording pause, press MENU/NO. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. Press </, repeatedly until “L.Sync(T) –XXdB”...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Recording Level
Press </, repeatedly to select the setting, then press ENTER or YES. Select Turn on the Smart Space SmartSpace On and Auto Cut functions (factory setting) Turn off the Smart Space SmartSpace Off and Auto Cut functions Press MENU/NO. Notes •... -
Page 18: Playing The Hdd
Playing the HDD Playing the HDD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This recorder lets you play the HDD in different play modes. Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for this recorder. Press @/1 to turn on the recorder. Press HDD (or CD/HDD on the recorder to light up the HDD indicator). -
Page 19: Using The Hdd Display
When you directly locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 before entering a two-digit or three- digit track number. When you press the >10 button, two bars appear if the album contains 10 to 99 tracks or three bars appear if the album contains 100 or more tracks. -
Page 20: Playing A Track In A Play List
Using the HDD display (continued) While playing Track name H D B u g b e a r Album Track number number To display name information Press DISPLAY (or DISPLAY/CHAR on the recorder) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Track name t Name of track’s artist t Album name... -
Page 21: Locating A Desired Album Or Track
To cancel selecting a play list Press MENU/NO while selecting a play list in step 2. Notes • If you edit a track in an album that is registered to one or more play lists, the track is erased from all the play lists automatically. - Page 22 Locating a desired album or track (continued) To confirm information about the matches The total number of matches* H D 1 / 1 6 [ C e r a m i c A r t The current item Even if there are 21 or more matches, the display shows “X/20”.
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Page 23: Playing A Recently Played Album
Playing a recently played album –– History The recorder memorizes the 20 most recently played albums, any of which can be selected for playback. Before the operation, press HDD or press CD/ HDD on the recorder to light up the HDD indicator. - Page 24 Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing a single track (Track Erase) You can erase a track simply by selecting its track number. When you erase a track, the total number of tracks in the album decreases by one and all the tracks following the erased one are renumbered.
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Page 25: Dividing Recorded Tracks
Dividing recorded tracks –– Divide Function You can use this function to mark numbers after recording. The total number of tracks in the album increases by one and all the tracks following the divided one are renumbered. Before the operation, press HDD or press CD/ HDD on the recorder to light up the HDD indicator. -
Page 26: Combining Recorded Tracks
Combining recorded tracks –– Combine Function You can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks in the album decreases by one and all the tracks following the combined ones are renumbered. You can also use this function to erase unnecessary track numbers. -
Page 27: Moving Recorded Tracks Or Albums
Moving recorded tracks or albums –– Move Function You can use this function to change the order of any track or album on the HDD. Before the operation, press HDD or press CD/ HDD on the recorder to light up the HDD indicator. -
Page 28: Assigning A Title Or Artist Name To A Track
Assigning a title or artist name to a track, album or play list –– Name Function You can enter a title or artist name for albums and play lists as well as for individual tracks. Name can consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. - Page 29 Assigning a title or artist name using the Edit Menu While the recorder is stopped, playing or paused, press MENU/NO after selecting the album you want to edit. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. Press </, repeatedly until “Name In?” appears in the display, then press ENTER or YES.
- Page 30 Assigning a title or artist name to a track, album or play list (continued) Copying a title or an artist name (Name Copy) You can copy a title or an artist name from a previously named track or album. While the recorder is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO after selecting the album that contains the information that you want to copy.
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Page 31: Undoing The Last Edit
Erasing a title or artist name You can use this function to erase a title or artist name. While the recorder is stopped, playing or paused, press MENU/NO after selecting the album you want to edit. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. Press </, repeatedly until “Name Erase?”... -
Page 32: Other Functions
Other Functions Falling asleep to music –– Sleep Timer You can set the recorder so that it turns off automatically after a specified duration. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears in the display. “SLEEP” appears in the display. To set Sleep Timer using the Setup Menu Tips... -
Page 33: Using A Keyboard
Using a Keyboard Preparing You can connect any IBM PC-compatible keyboards with a PS/2 interface to the recorder to operate the recorder. A keyboard is convenient for labeling tracks and albums. Connecting a keyboard to the recorder Connect the keyboard connector to the KEYBOARD connector on the front panel of the recorder. -
Page 34: Additional Information
Additional Information Precautions On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. •... -
Page 35: Serial Copy Management System
Note on High-Speed CD- HDD Synchro-Recording Certain CD conditions may cause sound dropout or noise in the recording results, or even create unwanted tracks on the HDD. If this happens, clean the CD as instructed on “Notes on CDs” on page 34, and record material to the HDD using normal-speed CD-HDD Synchro- Recording only. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Check that the recorder is connected securely. -
Page 37: Setup Menu Table
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off. Drive Error Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Drive Full! Recording tracks is not possible because there is not enough recordable space on the HDD or the maximum number of recordable tracks has been reached. -
Page 38: Specifications
More than 94 dB Digital optical cord (1) Below measurable limit Audio connecting cord (2) Remote control (remote) (1) Sony R6 (size AA) battery (2) USB cable (1) 80 GB LINEAR PCM/ATRAC 3 “M-crew for HAR-LH500” CD-ROM (1) About 125 h (LinearPCM) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 39: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
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. Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER ALBUM 0 (12, 18) ALBUM +/–... -
Page 40: Front Panel
ANALOG IN L/R jacks 1 (7) ANALOG OUT L/R jacks 2 (7) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector 3 (7) DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector 4 (7) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia DISPLAY/CHAR DISPLAY/CHAR qg (9, 19, 29) Display window 4 (9, 17, 19) KEYBOARD connector qj (33)