Related Manuals for Sony CHC-CL5MD
Summary of Contents for Sony CHC-CL5MD
- Page 1 4-233-429-12(1) Compact Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions CHC-CL5MD © 2001 Sony Corporation...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. - Page 3 MD – Recording Before you start recording ... 16 Recording a CD on an MD — CD-MD Normal-Speed Synchro Recording/CD-MD High-Speed Synchro Recording ... 17 Recording a tape on an MD — TAPE-MD Synchro Recording ... 18 Recording on an MD manually —...
-
Page 4: Parts Identification
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Main unit BASS/TREBLE wf (40) CD 1 – 3 qj (11) CD 1 – 3 Z qj (9) CD disc tray qk (9) CD NX qs (9) DIMMER 5 (7) DISPLAY wg (8, 12, 16) -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control CHECK 8 (11, 15) CLEAR qs (11, 15) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (42) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 42) DBFB wh (40) DIMMER wd (7) DISC SKIP 9 (10) DISPLAY qk (8, 12, 16) ENTER/YES qa (8, 11, 15, 20, 25, 34, 42) FUNCTION qg (9, 14, 17, 25, 37) GROOVE qh (40) -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to the terminals on the speakers as the following. -
Page 7: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote
Jack type B Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally AM loop aerial 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local mains voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230- 240V 220V 120V 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains. The demonstration appears in the display. -
Page 8: Setting The Time
Setting the time Turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Proceed to step 5 when you set the clock for the first time. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) to select “CLOCK SET?”. Press ENTER/YES. -
Page 9: Loading A Cd
Loading a CD Press CD 1 – 3 Z. The disc tray opens. Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. To load other CDs, press a different Z and place the CD in the disc tray. -
Page 10: Other Operations
Playing a CD (continued) Other Operations Do this Stop play Press x. Press CD NX (or X on the Pause remote). Press again to resume play. Turn ./> clockwise (to go Select a track forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you locate the desired track (or press . -
Page 11: Programming Cd Tracks
Programming CD tracks — Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press CD 1 – 3 to select a CD. To programme all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 with “AL”... -
Page 12: Using The Cd Display
Using the CD display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles. The display changes cyclically as follows: During normal play Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the CD (“1 DISC”... -
Page 13: Erasing A Disc Title
Press M. The character you selected in step 4 stops flashing and the cursor shifts to the right. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to complete the entire title. If you made a mistake Press m or M until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4 and 5. -
Page 14: Md - Play
MD – Play Loading an MD Insert an MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck and the label side up Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the MD in different play modes. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. -
Page 15: Programming Md Tracks
Programming MD tracks — Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly until “PGM” appears in stop mode. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until the desired track appears. -
Page 16: Using The Md Display
Using the MD display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display changes cyclically as follows: During normal play Elapsed playing time and the track number on the current track t Remaining time and the track number on the current track t Remaining time on the MD t Track title of the current track t Clock display t Effect name In stop mode... -
Page 17: Recording A Cd On An Md
Note on MD track numbers On an MD, the track numbers (track sequence), track start and end point information, etc., are recorded in the TOC* area independent of the sound information. You can edit recorded tracks quickly by modifying the TOC information. TOC: Table Of Contents After recording Press Z to remove the MD or press ?/1... -
Page 18: Recording A Tape On An Md
Recording a CD on an MD (continued) If “Retry” flashes in the display after you press ENTER/START in step 7 A reading failure has occurred, and the system is trying to read the data again. • If the retry was successful, the system continues with High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording. -
Page 19: Recording On An Md Manually
Recording on an MD manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD, or start recording from the middle of the tape. You can also record a radio programme. Load a recordable MD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record. -
Page 20: Recording Tips
Recording tips Recording for long times This system has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When recording in LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2 times the normal recordable time, and in LP4 Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal recordable time. -
Page 21: Marking Track Numbers
Marking track numbers • Automatically during recording Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original source during recording from this system’s CD player or components connected to CD DIGITAL IN jack. Use the Level Synchro Recording function to automatically mark track numbers during recording from this system’s tuner or components connected to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks. -
Page 22: Making A Space Between Tracks 3 Seconds Long
Recording tips (continued) To change the trigger level for Level Synchro Recording Perform the following procedure to change the signal level that triggers Level Synchro Recording. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until “Setup ?”... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Recording Level
Press MD REC to stand by for recording. Press MENU/NO. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until “Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until “S.Space Off” (or “S.Space On”) appears, then press ENTER/YES. -
Page 24: Md - Editing
MD – Editing Before you start editing Before editing You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is recordable. • The MD play mode is normal play. Check the following, before editing. Check the tab of the MD to be edited. If the MD is protected when you press MENU/NO, “C11”... -
Page 25: Labelling An Md
Labelling an MD — Name Function You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks as follows. During recording If “CD-TEXT” lights up or flashes during recording, you can record the CD TEXT information onto the MD as follows: However, the CD TEXT information is not recorded when recording a CD on an MD and a tape at the same time. - Page 26 Labelling an MD (continued) Copying a disc or track title You can copy a labelled disc or track title to use it as a title of another track or the disc title within a disc. Press MENU/NO in stop mode. Turn ./>...
-
Page 27: Erasing Recordings
Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. The three options for erasing recordings are: • Erasing a single track. (Track Erase) • Erasing all tracks. (All Erase) • Erasing a portion of a track. (A-B Erase) Erasing a single track —... -
Page 28: A-B Erase Function
Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing a portion of a track — A-B Erase Function You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. You can shift the desired portion by frame*, minute or second intervals. * 1 frame is 1/86 second. E.g.: Erasing a portion of track 2. -
Page 29: Moving Recorded Tracks
Moving recorded tracks — Move Function You can use this function to change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered. E.g.: Moving track 3 to position 2. Track number Original tracks After MOVE... -
Page 30: Combining Recorded Tracks
Dividing recorded tracks (continued) Note If you divide a labelled track (see “Labelling an MD” on page 25) into two tracks, only the first track retains the track title. E.g.: Andante Adagio Andante Adagio Allegro The new track is not labelled Allegro Combining recorded tracks... -
Page 31: Undoing The Last Edit
Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, then press ENTER/YES. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until the second track number of the two to be combined appears. -
Page 32: Changing The Recorded Level After Recording
Changing the recorded level after recording — S.F Edit Function You can change the volume of recorded tracks using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit. The original track is recorded over at the new recording level. When changing the recording level, you can select Fade-in Recording to gradually increase the signal level at the start of recording, or Fade-out Recording to gradually... - Page 33 Fade-in and Fade-out Recording Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until “S.F Edit?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) until “Fade In?”...
-
Page 34: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the system. Press and hold m or M until “AUTO” appears. Press m or M. The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. -
Page 35: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 34). Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Turn ./> (or press . or > on the remote) to select the desired preset station (or station name* or RDS station name**). -
Page 36: Labelling The Preset Stations
Labelling the preset stations — Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 12 characters (Station Name). Tune the desired station you want to label (see “Listening to the radio” on page 35). Follow the same procedures as from step 3 to 8 of “Labelling a CD”... -
Page 37: Tape - Play
Tape – Play Loading a tape Open the lid with your hand and insert a tape. With the side you want to play facing up Close the lid with your hand. To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the side as shown in the illustration. -
Page 38: Tape - Recording
Tape – Recording Recording a CD on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Load a blank tape. Load a CD you want to record. Press SYNCHRO MODE repeatedly until “CDtTAPE SYNC?” appears. Press ENTER/START. The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for play. -
Page 39: Recording An Md On A Tape
Recording an MD on a tape — MD-TAPE Synchro Recording Load a blank tape. Load an MD. Press SYNCHRO MODE repeatedly until “MDtTAPE SYNC?” appears. Press ENTER/START. The tape deck stands by for recording and the MD deck pauses for play. Press ENTER/START. -
Page 40: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Enjoying the powerful sound — GROOVE You can listen to music with more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. “GROOVE” appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode (DBFB is also turned on). Press again to cancel GROOVE. DBFB is also cancelled. -
Page 41: Selecting The Preset Music Menu
Selecting the preset music menu The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset you want. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Music menu options”. -
Page 42: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 8). Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Place a CD. To start from a specific track, make a programme (see “Programming CD tracks”... -
Page 43: Timer Recording Radio Programmes
Timer recording radio programmes To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 34) and set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 8). Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 35). Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. -
Page 44: Optional Components
Operate the system Connect the personal computer from a personal to the PC LINK connector using computer a Sony PC connection kit (option) that supports this system. * When you record on a tape, analogue recording is performed. -
Page 45: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted. - Page 46 Precautions (continued) • With the following kinds of CDs, you may experience a reading failure or noise when recorded on an MD: — CDs with adhesive labels attached to them — Irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart- or star- shaped) —...
-
Page 47: System Limitations Of Mds
System limitations of MDs The recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself, not to mechanical causes. “Disc Full!” appears before the MD has reached the maximum recording time When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL+ or –... - Page 49 Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the CD player. The CD does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not start. • Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is loaded.
- Page 50 Troubleshooting (continued) Play does not start from the first track. • Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears to return to normal play. “OVER” appears. • You have reached the end of the MD. Press m to return to the beginning of the MD. “OVER”...
- Page 51 • Locate the aerials as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM aerial has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments.
-
Page 52: Self-Diagnosis Display
To solve the problem refer to the following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. C11/Protected The MD is protected against erasure. cRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (see page 17). - Page 53 Complete! The editing operation of MDs is completed. Disc Full! There is no time remaining on the MD. Eject The MD deck is ejecting the MD. Impossible • You tried to make an impossible editing operation. • You cannot combine or erase the tracks due to the system limitations of MDs.
-
Page 54: Specifications
Self-diagnosis display (continued) Cannot Edit You tried to label a CD TEXT disc. Name Full There are already 50 disc titles stored in the system. No Disc There is no CD in any of CD 1 – 3. OVER You have reached the end of the CD while pressing M during play or pause. - Page 55 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
- Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...