Sony MHC-W55 Stereo System User Manual
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1. ke 67514 1 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording starts from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place a CD Then press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the CD tray If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that it lights green 3 Press FUNCTION to select the CD player 4 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 5 When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display 6 Press r REC Deck B stands by for recording 7 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts 8 Press P on the CD player The CD starts playing To Press Stop recording p on the tape player Pause recording P PAUSE Stop CD play p on the CD player Pause CD play P on the CD player Chapter 4 the Tape Player 15 a Recording a CD Selecting Tape Length tape sele2. display Repeat only one REPEAT repeatedly track until REPEAT 1 appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT so that REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears from the display Chapter 2 the CD Player 9 10 EE Grouping Tracks music clip The music clip function is an easy way to create up to 3 arbitrary groups of tracks from your CDs For example you could store tracks for the morning in CLIP A tracks to play for your friends in CLIP B and tracks for relaxing in CLIP C Once you store one or more tracks in a music clip s the player recalls those tracks whenever you play the respective disc Storing tracks in a clip SYSTEM POWER m ON 1 Play the track you want to store or in stop mode use the JOG dial to select the track you want 2 Press a CLIP button A B or C CLIP FILE appears and the selected CLIP indicator A B or C appears in the display Normal playback continues aws 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other tracks into the same or a different clip If the memory becomes full The clip data for the oldest clip is erased to make room for a new clip Notes e Only tracks numbered 1 20 can be stored in music clips e In stop mode you cannot store tracks in a music clip if PROGRAM is displayed Chapter 2
3. Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 4 Press r REC Deck B stands by for recording 5 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts 6 Press or on deck A to start playback To stop recording Press p on deck A and B Notes e When dubbing tapes originally recorded with Dolby NR B the dubbed tape is automatically recorded with Dolby NR B e When you want to record a tape recorded without Dolby NR B onto another tape using Dolby NR B press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display before recording Chapter 4 the Tape Player 19 Chapter 5 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Selecting the Audio Emphasis Adjusting the Audio Emphasis Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File personal file 20 Chapter 5 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound To fully enjoy the sound coming from your stereo system make the following audio adjustments See the following sections for additional sound adjustments SYSTEM POWER m ON SURROUND VOLUM E GROOVE To adjust the volume Turn VOLUME on the unit or press VOL on the remote To reinforce the bass Press DBFB to choose either DBFB or DBFB maw The display changes as follows display off n DBFB ayn DBFB awn DBFB myw is more effective than DBFB mx
4. However these features may not be provided on some models Connecting a microphone or headphones You can connect a microphone phone jack to the MIX MIC jack You can connect the headphones stereo phone jack to the PHONES jack front panel lt i PHONES MIX MIC Connecting surround speakers You can connect surround speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKER connectors Press SURROUND so that SUR linewih appears in the display You can create the atmosphere of a movie theatre or concert hall rear panel rear speaker left rear speaker right Connecting a turntable You can connect a turntable to MD IN jacks Before you connect check which type of turntable you have rear panel a turntable Is the turntable Connect with supplied with a phono equalizer Yes MD IN jacks No MD IN jacks using a MM cartridge equalizer and connecting cable not supplied Chapter 6 Additional Features 25 For Your Information Precautions Troubleshooting Guide Maintenance Specifications Index to Parts and Controls Index 26 For Your Information I E Precautions If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system please consult your nearest Sony dealer On safety e The unit is not disconnected from the AC
5. Erase a specific CHECK on the remote track repeatedly so that the number of the track lights up and press CLEAR on the remote Erase the entire programme p once in stop mode or twice while playing After the last track appeared CHECK END appears in the display P appears and the total playing time is reset to 0 00 The programme is erased To change the order of programmed tracks Erase the entire programme and create a new one Notes e The programme you made remains in the CD player even after it has been played back Press P to play the same programme again e If appears instead of the total playing time during programming this means you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20 the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes Ee Playing Tracks Repeatedly repeat play The repeat play function repeats a single CD or all CDs in normal play shuffle play and programme play Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation SYSTEM POWER m ON Ss se os os a OE O REPEAT Repeating all the tracks 1 Press REPEAT a few times until REPEAT appears in the display 2 Press P To Press Repeat all the 1 ALL DISCS tracks on the repeatedly until 1 current CD DISC appears in the display Repeat all the 1 ALL DISCS tracks on all CDs repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears in the
6. Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme play Playing Tracks Repeatedly repeat play Grouping Tracks music clip rT Playing CDs normal play You can play all the tracks on up to three discs consecutively in their original order normal play Before you play the CD decrease the sound level by turning the VOLUME control counter clockwise to prevent damage to the speakers 2 oa Wr Ul 1 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place up to two CDs label side facing up on the disc tray 2 Press DISC SKIP to insert a third disc if necessary The disc tray rotates so you can insert another CD 3 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the disc tray 4 Press 1 ALL DISCS to choose 1 DISC or ALL DISCS Choose To play 1 DISC Only the CD you have selected ALL DISCS All CDs consecutively in order of disc number Empty disc trays are skipped mA 5 Press P or CD on the remote Play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose button is lit green Music calendar Poy a Track number Playing time To Press Stop play p Pause Pt CP eh Resume play P t or P Go forward to another track During play or paus
7. audio pattern to play a favourite tape CD or radio programme Create up to five audio files Before operation first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound SYSTEM POWER m ON Go 1 Obtain the sound effect you want by using the graphic equalizer and surround effect 2 Press MEMORY while the equalizer curve is flashing The personal file number appears in the display BW file number 3 Use the JOG dial to select the file number P FILE where you want to store the sound effect 4 Press ENTER NEXT The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings To call up the personal file 1 Press P FILE The last selected personal file appears in the display 2 Use the JOG dial to select the personal file you desire 3 Press ENTER NEXT Chapter 5 Sound Adjustment 2 1 Chapter 6 Additional Features Falling Asleep to Music Waking Up to Music Timer Recording Radio Programmes Microphone Mixing Karaoke Singing Along Connecting Optional Equipment eMM Falling Asleep to Music You can set the stereo system to turn off automatically so you can go to sleep to music sleep timer Before setting the sleep timer make sure the clock has been set correctly This stereo system allows combined use
8. dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohms 17 cm dia cone type 2 5 cm dia dome type Supplied accessories AM loop aerial 1 Remote RM SW55 1 Sony SUM 3 NS batteries 2 FM lead aerial 1 Flat cords 2 Speaker cords 2 Plug adapter 1 General Power requirements 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 160 watts Dimensions Amplifier Tuner section Approx 280 x 205 x 345 mm 11 x 8 x 13 inches w h d incl projecting parts and controls Tape CD section Approx 280 x 205 x 350 mm 11 x 8 x 13 inches w h d incl projecting parts and controls Mass Amplifier Tuner section Approx 5 5 kg 12 lbs 2 oz Tape CD section Approx 4 4 kg 9 lbs 11 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ee Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details on how to use the controls Controls with an asterisk have indicators on themselves Front Panel Amplifier Tuner section mame OO Gm oO Ot me to Bo Aa SYSTEM POWER button 7 MENU 1 4 buttons 20 EFFECT ON OFF button 20 TIMER button 6 22 23 PTY button 12 SLEEP button 22 KARAOKE PON MPX button 24 TUNER MEMORY button 12 9 CLOCK SET button 6 0 TIMER SET button 22 23 TIMER SELECT button 23 TUNING MODE button 11 I P FILE button 21 I MEMORY button 21 SURROUND button 15
9. on either deck To stop relay play press p To cancel relay play Press DIRECTION MODE repeatedly until A or B appears in the display When listening to a tape recorded with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Press DOLBY NR button so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display The setting affects both decks Dolby noise reduction system reduces tape hiss noise in low level high frequency signals Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation One Touch Play feature Press or when the power is off When a tape is in the player you will immediately be able to listen to the tape without pressing any other buttons If no tape is inserted the system will just turn on Recording a CD You can record from a CD to a tape Use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrOz tapes Do not use TYPE IV metal tapes for recording You cannot listen to other sources while recording Recording a CD Automatically By using the CD SYNCHRO button you can record from a CD to a tape easily Use the buttons on the unit for this operation SYSTEM POWER m ON J o o 2 3 eca A 4 5 13 DOLBY NR 1 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B with the side you want to rec
10. the CD Player Playing tracks in a clip CLIP PLAY CLIP indicator s light in the display to let you know when clips are stored for a disc SYSTEM POWER m ON T00 1 1 Press CLIP PLAY 2 Press a CLIP button A B or C CLIP PLAY appears in the display and the selected CLIP indicator lights The player starts playing tracks from the selected clip To cancel clip play Press p Notes e In 1 DISC mode the tracks stored for the selected disc are played back once then clip play is released e In ALL DISCS mode all the tracks stored for the currently loaded discs are played back once then clip play is released Erasing tracks from a clip POWER m ON CLIP A B C CLIP ERASE Erasing 1 track 1 Press CLIP PLAY 2 Press the CLIP button A B or C for the clip containing the track you want to erase 3 Use the JOG dial to select the track you want to erase 4 Press CLIP ERASE ERASE A C and TRACK appear alternately in the display 5 Press the CLIP button A B or C you pressed in step 2 to erase the track Erasing all the tracks All tracks stored in a CLIP will be erased 1 In stop mode press CLIP ERASE ERASE A C and ALL appear alternately in the display 2 Press a
11. 21 I TUNER BAND button 11 If DISPLAY button 6 8 le FUNCTION button 8 15 l ENTER NEXT button 6 9 12 20 22 MIC LEVEL control 24 j MIX MIC jack 24 25 PHONES jack 20 25 VOLUME control 20 DBEB button 20 GROOVE button 20 ONoOaRWDY JOG dial 6 11 17 20 22 FREQUENCY buttons 21 Tape player section Ww iw J4 0A Ww A wWUN e 1 DECK A 14 2 forward reverse side play buttons 14 3 p stop button 14 O fast leftward fast rightward buttons 14 EJECT buttons 14 CD SYNCHRO button 15 HIGH SPEED DUBBING button 19 r REC button 15 DECK B 14 0 DIRECTION MODE button 14 DOLBY NR button 14 IM P PAUSE button 14 A oono CD player section OPWNEFR 6 a 7 I CLIP A C buttons 10 CLIP PLAY button 10 CLIP ERASE button 10 1 ALL DISCS button 7 PLAY MODE button 8 DISC 1 3 buttons 7 8 DISC SKIP button 7 Disc tray 7 search forward search backward JOG dial 7 0 EDIT button 16 REPEAT button 9 OANDOARWDY I OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE button 7 P p
12. CLIP button A B or C to specify the clip you want to erase Storing effects in a clip You can store one equalizer effect in each music clip When you play the clip the effect activates automatically even if EFFECT ON OFF is set to OFF SYSTEM POWER m ON CLIP ERASE 1 Use the graphic equalizer and surround sound to adjust the sound as you desire see Sound Adjustment 2 Press and hold down a CLIP button A B or C to store the current equalizer and surround levels in the respective clip LINK A B or C appears in the display and the effect is stored in the clip To change the effect Store a new effect The previous effect is replaced by the new one To cancel the effect 1 Press and hold CLIP ERASE SELECT A C and LINK OFF appear alternately in the display 2 Press the CLIP button A B or C for the clip containing the effect you want to turn off LINK A B or C OFF appears in the display and the effect is erased from the clip Chapter 3 the Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting Radio Stations Playing Preset Radio Stations Tuning by Programme Type PTY Listening to the Radio When you want to play a radio programme you can have the tuner automatically scan the radio frequencies and tune in the stations with clear signals This feature saves you ti
13. broadcast reception Reorient the supplied AM loop aerial for MW LW AM MW LW AM When an FM programme is not clear to receive Press STEREO MONO on the remote so that MONO appears in the display There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Press STEREO MONO again to restore the stereo effect One Touch Play feature Press TUNER BAND when the power is off You will be able to start listening to the last received station without pressing any other buttons Note e When you listen to the sound source other than tuner you can select the tuner by pressing TUNER BAND Automatic Source Selection Chapter 3 the Radio 1 1 E Presetting Radio Stations You can store radio frequencies in the tuner s memory to tune in your favourite stations quickly You can preset up to 20 FM stations 10 MW stations and 10 LW stations in any order For German and Italian models you can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations Use the buttons on the unit for presetting stations SYSTEM POWER m ON 2 3 1 Tune in a station you want to store in the preset memory 2 Press TUNER MEMORY MEMORY and the preset channel number appear in the display Preset channel number 3 Turn the JOG dial to select a preset channel number 4 Press ENTER NEXT The station is stored at the preset number you selected 5 Repeat
14. dry To demagnetize the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use enough residual magnetism will have built up on the heads to begin to cause loss of high frequencies and hiss At this time demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer To clean the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution To clean the CD When a CD is dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the centre out Notes on CD e Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs e If there is a scratch dirt or fingerprints on the CD it may cause a tracking error For Your Information 2 7 Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output Max 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Wavelength 780 790 nm Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Square optical connector jack rear panel Wavelength 600 nm Output Level 18 dBm Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 8
15. orange indicator shows that there is a CD in the tray but the tray is not selected e When the indicator is off there is no CD in the tray and the tray is not selected Automatic Source Selection If the CD player has been in the normal play mode you can select the CD player just by pressing P or the DISC 1 3 buttons If the CD player has been in the programme play or the shuffle play mode only P can be used for this function If there is no CD in the player NO DISC appears in the display Press P or CD on the remote while the indication is on then the CD tray will open automatically ee Playing Tracks in Random Order shuffle play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation SYSTEM POWER m ON N Ul DISC 1 3 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Place the CD s on the disc tray 3 Press 1 ALL DISCS to choose 1 DISC or ALL DISCS 4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE appears in the display 5 Press P J appears and then all the tracks play in random order To stop shuffle play Press p To cancel shuffle play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFELE or PROGRAM disappears from the display The
16. p on the CD player then press PLAY MODE To select the desired tracks beforehand You can record certain tracks up to 20 first by selecting them before time editing See Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme play To activate DOLBY NR When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display after step 8 oul aIauMuMMMM S l Recording a CD Specifying Track Order programme edit You can adjust the total recording time to the tape length while making a programme SYSTEM POWER m ON o o N oft o o o o 11 12 9 10 DOLBY NR 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place a CD Then press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the CD tray If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that it lights green 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display 4A turn the JOG dial or press or on the remote to choose a track continue to next page gt Chapter 4 the Tape Player 17 gt continued 5 Press ENTER NEXT The chosen track number lights up in the music calendar and is memorized If the track number disappears b
17. reduce noise during AM recording If a whistling noise is heard while recording reorient the AM loop aerial for optimum reception To activate DOLBY NR When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display after step 4 SSSR Recording From Another Tape dubbing Dubbing Another Tape Automatically You can record the whole tape onto another automatically by using high speed dubbing Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation and TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrO2 tape for dubbing SYSTEM POWER m ON 12 1 Press EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A with the side you want to play facing forward Also insert a blank tape in deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording and playback start from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Choose how you want the tape to record and press DIRECTION MODE repeatedly until the desired mode appears Indication Operation A Dubbing stops at the end of one side B When the tape in one deck comes to the end of the front side it reverses immediately regardless of the tape position in the other deck RELAY When the tap
18. repeatedly until the PRESET indicator lights up 3 Use the JOG dial to tune in a preset station 4 Press TIMER 5 Press TIMER SFT 6 Use the JOG dial to select REC and press ENTER NEXT ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display flashing 7 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you want the system to turn on and press ENTER NEXT Set the minutes in the same way OFF appears and the hour digits flash in the display flashing 8 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you want the system to turn off and press ENTER NEXT Set the minutes in the same way 9 Use the JOG dial to select the recording equipment The display changes as follows TAPE REC MD REC eR BNN 10 Press ENTER NEXT The preset items appear in the display sequentially 11 Prepare the recording equipment To record on a tape Insert a tape into deck B If necessary select the direction mode and Dolby NR To record on a mini disc Insert a mini disc into the MD recorder 12 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn off the system The power comes on 15 seconds before the preset time and the volume is automatically set to MIN Note e The timer operation actually starts 15 seconds before the timer ON time If you perform another operation at during period the timer operation may not be performed correctly continue to next page gt Chapter 6 Addi
19. steps 1 to 4 for each station you want to store To erase a stored station Store a new station at a previously used preset channel number It will erase the old station and replace it with the new station If you have trouble storing a station or if you made a mistake Repeat steps 1 to 5 12 Chapter 3 the Radio fe Playing Preset Radio Stations Once you have preset the stations use the JOG dial to quickly tune in your favourite stations SYSTEM POWER m ON PRESET 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the band you want German and Italian models FM AM Other models FM n MW n LW qd 2 Press TUNING MODE so that PRESET appears in the display 3 Turn the JOG dial or press PRESET on the remote to tune in a preset station The station frequency appears and the system begins receiving the stations If the station is an RDS station The station name appears instead of the frequency display R Tuning by Programme Type PTY You can use this tuners programme type PTY function to tune preset stations according to the type of programme you want to hear Be sure to preset radio stations beforehand SY STEM POWER m ON 1 Press TUNER BAND to select the FM band 2 Press PTY SELECT appears in the display 3 Use the JOG dial to select the
20. 7 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step Aerial FM lead aerial Aerial terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range German and Italian models AM 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz Other models MW 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz LW 153 279 kHz with the interval set at 3 kHz Aerial AM loop aerial External aerial terminals Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Amplifier section DIN power output 50 50 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output 60 60 watts 6 ohms at 1kHz 10 THD Music power output 210 watts 6 ohms at 1kHz 10 THD 28 For Your Information Inputs MD IN phono jacks voltage 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms MIX MIC phone jacks sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms Outputs MD OUT phono jacks voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms PHONES stereo phone jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER accepts impedance of 16 ohms Tape player section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response DOLBY NR OFF 40 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 14 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE II cassette 40 15 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE IV cassette Wow and flutter 0 1 WRMS 0 3 DIN Speaker SS EX55D Speaker system 3 way bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Super Tweeter 2 cm dia
21. DBFB Dynamic Bass Feedback If you use the Dynamic Bass Feedback System with the graphic equalizer If the bass is too strong the music will sound distorted Adjust the bass slowly while listening to music so that you can monitor the effect of the adjustment To get a powerful sound GROOVE Press GROOVE The volume switches to power mode DBFB is automatically set to full strength the equalizer curve changes and the GROOVE button lights up Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume Note e Cancelling GROOVE does not cancel the DBEB level or equalizer curve To cancel the DBFB level press DBFB repeatedly until DBFB mxw or DBFB ax dissapears from the display Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you desire To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES jack No sound will come from the speakers Selecting The Audio Emphasis Your stereo system is provided with 20 different preset effects music menu created from different graphic equalizer and surround effect settings With the press of a single button you can choose between a variety of effects according to musical genre or use The personal file function see Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File personal file lets you store your own effects SYSTEM POWER m ON DISPLAY EFFECT ON OFF 1 Press one of the MENU buttons See the chart Music men
22. SONY Mini Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions f MHC W55 1996 by Sony Corporation 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 Caution Do not under any circumstances place the CD player Tape deck on top of the Amplifier Tuner Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1 This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT This caution label is located inside the unit INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDS TTELSE FOR STR LING VARO AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA E DLET ALTTIINA LASERSATEILYLLE CAUTION ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD OCH SPARREN AR URXOPPLAD USYNLIG_LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES UNNGA EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN VARNING ADVARSEL NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenie
23. ation first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound SYSTEM POWER m ON NE AU 1 Press FREQUENCY or to select a frequency band 2 Turn the JOG dial to adjust level 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Press SURROUND if you want to add the surround effect SUR u u appears in the display Press again to cancel 5 Press ENTER NEXT when finished The equalizer dissapears from the display but you can hear the effect of the adjustments Note e If you choose another menu audio emphasis other than EFFECT OFF the adjusted sound effect is lost To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use store it in a personal file See Making a Personal Audio Emphasis personal file Activating the Sound Field surround effect You can use the surround effect without connecting surround speakers Before operation first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound SYSTEM POWER m ON SURROUND To turn on the surround effect Press SURROUND SUR tn wil appears in the display To turn off the surround effect Press SURROUND again SUR imu disappears from the display a Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File personal file You can create a personal file of audio patterns and store them in the memory of the graphic equalizer Later call up an
24. case colour irregularity is observed on nearby TV screen With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system the speakers can be installed near a TV set However colour irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set If colour irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If colour irregularity is observed again Place the speakers farther away from the TV set a See eel Troubleshooting Guide If you run into any problem using the stereo system use the following check list And first check the following points e The mains lead is connected firmly e The speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist after you have made the checks below consult your nearest Sony dealer Tuner TUNED flashes in the display gt Adjust the aerial STEREO flashes in the display gt Adjust the aerial Severe hum or noise gt Adjust the aerial gt The signal strength is too weak Connect the external aerial gt Connect the earth lead A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo gt Press STEREO MONO so that STEREO appears RDS station name does not appear on the display gt Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the RDS service If so it may be temporarily out of order Tape Player The tape does not record gt No tape in
25. connections depending on the equipment to be connected and the method of recording e an MD recorder or DAT deck for digital recording ean MD recorder or DAT deck for analog recording To connect an MD recorder or a DAT deck for digital recording You can record from the CD into the MD recorder or DAT deck digitally an MD recorder or DAT deck rear panel Connect With Digital IN jack of CD OPTICAL the MD recorder or DIGITAL OUT using DAT deck an optical cable To connect an MD recorder or a DAT deck for analog recording You can record from the sound sources of the stereo into the MD recorder or DAT deck in analog sound You can also listen to the sound from the MD recorder or DAT deck by pressing the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select MD rear panel an MD recorder or DAT deck Connect With LINE IN jack of the MD OUT jacks MD recorder or DAT deck LINE OUT jack of the MD recorder or DAT deck MD IN jacks Use audio cords and make sure to connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour Then press FUNCTION to select the sound sources To connect other equipment with an AU BUS connector You can connect other Sony equipment with AU BUS Other Sony Equipment rear panel You can use Automatic Source Selection Synchronized Recording and Timer Recording with the connected equipment
26. ct edit You can have the stereo system select and indicate the most suitable tape length for recording each disc automatically You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs which contain 21 tracks or more SYSTEM POWER m ON P ies o o 2 g I JE 6 7 45 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place a CD Then press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the CD tray If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that it lights green 3 Press EDIT TAPE SELECT appears and the player divides the selections automatically Then the display changes as follows EO 4 Insert a blank tape of the indicated length or longer into deck B 16 Chapter 4 the Tape Player 5 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 6 Press CD SYNCHRO Deck B stands by for recording 7 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts After about 10 seconds the CD starts playing S ad Record
27. e rotate the JOG dial clockwise Release when you reach the track you desire Or use AMS on the remote Go back to a During play or pause previous track rotate the JOG dial counterclockwise Release when you reach the track you desire Or use AMS on the remote Select a particular Corresponding DISC CD 1 3 button or press DISC SKIP repeatedly Remove or OPEN CLOSE exchange the CD EX CHANGE Remote 2 You can use the JOG dial to search quickly through tracks on different discs seamless feature Automatic Music Sensor 4 Tf no disc is loaded at that number the tray will emerge You can also remove or exchange CDs while playing a CD continue to next page gt Chapter 2 the CD Player 7 gt continued To find a point in a track You can find a particular point in a track while the track is playing or while it s in pause mode Use the buttons on the remote to operate this feature To Press Go forward on the remote and quickly ina track release it at the desired point Go backwards 0 on the remote and quickly ina track release it at the desired point Search quickly P then press 0 or without listening on the remote Press or P again at the desired point To check the remaining time during playback Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes as follows Playing time on current track u Remaining ti
28. e batteries to avoid damage caused by corrosion from battery leakage Chapter 1 Setting Up Setting the Clock The built in clock shows the time in the display even if the power is off Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation Note Once you set the clock the demo mode that activates when the power is turned off is cancelled automatically SYSTEM POWER m ON DISPLAY 1 Press TIMER The stereo enters the clock timer mode 2 Press CLOCK SET The hour indication begins flashing flashing 3 Set the current hour by turning the JOG dial until the correct hour appears flashing 4 Press ENTER NEXT The minutes indication begins flashing flashing 5 Set the current minute by turning the JOG dial until the correct minute appears flashing 6 Press ENTER NEXT The clock starts running and the upper dot flashes Use the time signal to set the clock accurately The upper dot flashes for the first half of a minute 0 to 29 seconds and the lower dot flashes for the last half of a minute 30 to 59 seconds flashing To check the time while power is on Press DISPLAY a few times The current time is displayed for 8 seconds To correct the clock setting Repeat steps 1 through 6 Chapter 2 the CD Player Playing CDs normal play Playing Tracks in Random Order shuffle play
29. e channel The left and right sound are reversed gt Check the speaker connection and speaker placement Bass is lacking or the location of the musical instruments is apparently imprecise gt Check the speaker connection for proper phasing There is severe hum or noise gt ATV or VCR is too close to the stereo system Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR 0 00 or demo display flashes in the display gt A power interruption occurred Set the clock and timer settings again The remote does not function gt The batteries have run down Replace both batteries gt There is an obstacle between the remote and the system Remove the obstacle Restoring the factory settings 1 Turn SYSTEM POWER off 2 Hold down both FUNCTION and ENTER NEXT then release 3 Press MENU 3 within 2 seconds of releasing FUNCTION and ENTER NEXT M Maintenance To clean the tape heads and tape path Contaminated tape heads cause poor recording or sound drop out in playback We recommend cleaning after every 10 hours of operation Open the tape compartment and wipe the heads the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol Wipe the parts shown below Deck A Cleaning swab Capstan Playback head O Pinch roller Deck B Cleaning swab Capstan Record playback head Erase head Pinch roller Insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely
30. e in one deck reaches its end of the front side it stops until the other tape come to its end and then both tapes reverse together 3 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING Deck B stands by for recording 4 Press P PAUSE The tape starts dubbing If you set DIRECTION MODE to B or RELAY recording always stops at the end of the reverse side To stop dubbing Press p You do not have to press DOLBY NR with high speed dubbing The tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A Dubbing Another Tape Manually When you want to dub only part of the tape dub manually at normal speed Use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrOz tape for recording SYSTEM POWER m ON a 2 sus Fe OO 1 45 13 DOLBY NR 1 Press EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A with the side you want to play facing forward Also insert a blank tape in deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording and playback start from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TAPE appears in the display 3 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A
31. e sure the clock has been set correctly SYSTEM POWER m ON 1 Prepare the sound source To wake up to the radio Tune in the preset station you want To wake up to a CD Insert a CD If you want it to play from a specific track do the necessary proce dures for programmed CD play see Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme play To wake up to a tape Insert the tape with the side you want to play facing forward If you insert the tapes in both decks you hear the sound from deck A 2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume 3 Press TIMER 4 Press TIMER SET 5 Use the JOG dial to select either DAILY 1 or 2 and press ENTER NEXT ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display aS Sut flashing Chapter 6 Additional Features 22 6 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you want the system to turn on and press ENTER NEXT Set the minutes in the same way OFF appears and the hour digits flash in the display flashing 7 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you want the system to turn off and press ENTER NEXT Set the minutes in the same way 8 Use the JOG dial to select a sound source The display changes as follows h TUNER TAPE PLAY N CD PLAY MD PLAYN Ann 9 Press ENTER NEXT The preset items appear in the dis
32. efore you press ENTER NEXT go back to step 4 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to programme the remaining tracks you want to record on side A in the order you want them to be recorded 7 Press P on the remote to pause recording at the end of side A P appears in the display The total playing time 0 00 is displayed 8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to programme the remaining tracks you want to record on side B in the order you want them to be recorded 9 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording starts from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 10 Select dual or single sided recording Press DIRECTION MODE to select To record One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 11 Press CD SYNCHRO Deck B stands by for recording 12 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts After about 10 seconds the CD starts playing To stop recording Press p on the tape player or the CD player To check the order Press CHECK repeatedly Each time you press CHECK the number of the programmed tracks appear in the display To cancel programme edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappears fro
33. er recording 23 Relay play 14 Repeat play 9 Restoring the factory settings 27 Saving a recording 26 Shuffle play 8 Sound adjusting 20 Speakers 4 Specifications 27 30 For Your Information Supplied accessories 28 Tape player 14 Timer falling asleep to music 22 timer recording 23 waking up to music 22 Troubleshooting guide 26 Tuner 11 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
34. g CDs normal play 7 Playing Tracks in Random Order shuffle play 8 Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme play 9 Playing Tracks Repeatedly repeat play 9 Grouping Tracks music clip 10 Chapter 3 the Radio Listening to the Radio 11 Presetting Radio Stations 12 Playing Preset Radio Stations 12 Tuning by Programme Type PTY 12 Chapter 4 the Tape Player Playing a Tape 14 Recording a CD 15 Recording a CD Selecting Tape Length tape select edit 16 Recording a CD Specifying Tape Length time edit 16 Recording a CD Specifying Track Order programme edit 17 Recording From the Radio 18 Recording From Another Tape dubbing 18 Chapter 5 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound 20 Selecting the Audio Emphasis 20 Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 21 Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File personal file 21 Chapter 6 Additional Features Falling Asleep to Music 22 Waking Up to Music 22 Timer Recording Radio Programmes 23 Microphone Mixing 24 Karaoke Singing Along 24 Connecting Optional Equipment 25 For Your Information Precautions 26 Troubleshooting Guide 26 Maintenance 27 Specifications 28 Index to Parts and Controls 28 Index 30 Chapter 1 Connecting the Stereo Inserting the Batteries Setting the Clock 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up l Connecting the Stereo Use the illustrations below to connect your stereo If you want to connect any optional components to the stereo see Co
35. ing a CD Specifying Tape Length time edit You can have the stereo system create programmes that will fit the tape length For example if you use a 40 minute tape to record a 46 minute CD the CD player will automatically choose tracks that will fit within the 40 minutes filling as much of the tape as possible The player will not programme those tracks beyond track number 20 Use the buttons on both the unit and the remote to do this operation SYSTEM POWER m ON o o N 9 10 78 DOLBY NR 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place a CD Then press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the CD tray If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that it lights green 3 Press EDIT twice TAPE SELECT then TIME EDIT appear in the display 4 Turn the JOG dial or press or on the remote to choose the indication that corresponds to the length in minutes of your tape The indications change as follows HALF gt C 46 gt C 54 23 00 27 00 C 90 lt gt C74 gt C60 45 00 37 00 30 00 FX MKN aN wer eee PONY i Choose HALF if you want the CD
36. lay pause button 7 p stop button 7 Rear panel Amplifier Tuner section No t NP ANTENNA terminals 4 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 terminal 4 SYSTEM CONTROL 1 terminal 4 MD IN OUT jacks 25 FRONT SPEAKER connectors 4 SURROUND SPEAKER connectors 25 ouahWNDM Tape CD section b w u PF SYSTEM CONTROL 1 terminal 4 AU BUS connector 25 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 terminal 4 CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT terminal 25 OND Display Window 1 2 3 4 cp Tur S3125 250 500 1k 2k 4k a LSE Disc tray indicator 7 Music calendar 7 12 CD TUNER indicator 7 11 Graphic Equalizer indication 21 AUN CLIP indicators 10 CD playback indicators 7 Multi display 7 11 16 21 22 DOLBY NR indicator 14 Timer indicators 23 0 Direction mode indicators 14 Tuning indicators 11 IM VOLUME indicators Karaoke PON MPxX indicators 24 Tuner indicators 11 SYNC REC indicator DBFB SUR indicators 15 20 21 oono Remote SLEFP button 22 FUNCTION button 8 15 TAPE DECK SELECT A B buttons 14 Tape operating buttons 9 reverse side play 14 front side play 14 p stop 14 0 fas
37. m the display 18 Chapter 4 the Tape Player To activate DOLBY NR When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display after step 10 Recording From the Radio You can record from the tuner onto a tape Use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrOz tape SYSTEM POWER m ON SSS OO e E ow Gc Ofi 5 o o g o 56 14 DOLBY NR 1 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording starts from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press TUNER BAND several times until the desired radio band appears 3 Tune in the radio station you want to record See Listening to the Radio or Playing Preset Radio Stations for details 4 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 5 Press r REC Deck B stands by for recording 6 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts To stop recording Press p on the tape player To
38. me in searching for stations with clear signals However stations with weak signals may be skipped by automatic tuning Manually tune in the ones skipped by automatic tuning SYSTEM POWER m ON STEREO MONO 1 Press TUNER BAND or BAND on the remote repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display As you press this button the band changes as follows German and Italian models FM AM Other models FM n MW n LW 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display 3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise to scan a higher frequency station To tune ina lower frequency station turn the JOG dial counter clockwise The tuner starts scanning radio frequencies and stops automatically when it finds a clear station TUNED appears in the display STEREO also appears if the tuned FM station is broadcasting in stereo BAX 4 If you do not want to listen to the station selected turn the JOG dial again to restart the scan If the tuner finds an RDS station The frequency display changes to the station name When the desired station is not tuned in Automatic tuning may skip stations with a weak signals Tune in the station manually 1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears in the display 2 Keep turning the JOG dial until the desired station is tuned in To improve MW LW AM
39. me on current track H Remaining time on current CD or Play display u Clock display for eight seconds u Effect or P FILE name 1 DISC mode ALL DISCS mode To check the total playing time and the total number of tracks Press DISPLAY in stop mode When you press DISPLAY again the display shows the clock display for four seconds and returns to the previous indication Notes eYou cannot check the total playing time during programme play e The disc number total playing time and number of tracks also appear in the display when you press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE to close the disc tray e appears in the display when the total playing time is 100 minutes or more One Touch Play feature Press P on the CD player when the power is off When a CD is in the player you will be able to start listening to the CD without pressing any other buttons 8 Chapter 2 the CD Player The Music Calendar Display This display lights according to the number of tracks on the CD As each track is played the corresponding number disappears Tracks numbered in excess of 20 are not displayed What the green and orange DISC button indicators indicate Indicators are provided on the DISC buttons for each of the respective disc trays DISC 1 3 e A green indicator shows that the tray is selected either during playback or standby or when the tray is open no matter if there is a CD inside or not e An
40. nce Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with or Q mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accord ance with the following instructions The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green and yellow WARNING To prevent shock hazard do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed BH Welcome Tha
41. nk you for purchasing the Sony Mini Hi Fi Component System This series is packed with fun features Here are just a few e DBFB Dynamic Bass Feedback system that boosts low frequency range audio provide deep powerful bass sound e A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 40 30 for customers in Germany and Italy of your favourite radio stations e An RDS tuner with PTY Programme Type search that lets you tune in preset stations according to the type of programme you want to hear e An amplifier that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit a variety of music types and environments e A timer that lets you set the CD player tape player or radio to turn on and off whenever you want e A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio CD player or from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks e ACD player that lets you play up to three CDs in a row and seamlessly advance or reverse through all the tracks on all the discs on the CD tray e A music clip feature that lets you create groups of favourite tracks from your CDs e A remote that lets you control your system from your seat The MHC W55 consists of the following Amplifier Tuner STR W55 CD Player Stereo cassette deck HCD W55 Speaker System SS EX55D Remote Control RM SW55 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up Connecting the Stereo 4 Inserting the Batteries 6 Setting the Clock 6 Chapter 2 the CD Player Playin
42. nnecting Optional Equipment in Chapter 6 If you set up the stereo system vertically Be sure to place the Amplifier Tuner on top of the CD player Tape Deck STEP 1 Connecting the Flat Cords Connect the supplied flat cords to SYSTEM CONTROL connectors of the same color by pressing the centre of the flat cord connector until it clicks into place oF To disconnect the flat cords Pull out the flat cord connector while pressing in on the sides Do not pull the flat cord itself A oil Connecting the Speakers Connect the right speaker to the R connectors and the left speaker to the L connectors See the instruction manual provided with the speakers for details of connectors STEP 3 Connecting the Aerials AM loop aerial supplied FM lead aerial supplied Extend horizontally AM loop aerial connection Connect the supplied loop aerial to the AM and the y terminal To improve the FM reception Connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM 75Q terminal using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and JEC standard socket connector 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied aie Right speaker CD player Tape deck AM loop aerial sup plied FM lead aerial ama ee EE supplied Ji Left speaker Amplifier Tuner To improve the AM reception After you connect the AM aerial connect a 6 to 15 meter 20 to 50 foot insulated wire to the AM
43. of the sleep and wakeup timers SYSTEM POWER m ON SLEEP 1 Play your favourite sound source a tape the tuner or a CD 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to choose how long you want the music to play The sleep time indication appears in the display AUTO n 90 n 80 10 n OFF c The minute indication sets the timer to turn the power off after 90 to 10 minutes in ten minute intervals When you choose AUTO The power turns off when the current CD or tape side 1 finishes playback for up to 100 minutes The power will also turn off even if you fast forward or rewind the tape To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF appears in the display To check the remaining time before the sleep timer turns off the system Press SLEEP once The remaining time in minutes is displayed for several seconds To change the remaining time while the sleep timer is on Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the remaining time you desire To turn off the system before the sleep timer turns off the system Press SYSTEM POWER Note While the sleep timer is activated the daily and recording fuctions do not work Waking Up to Music You can wake up to music at a preset time You only need to set the timer once When you select the CD player as the sound source you can play a CD in any mode normal shuffle or programme Before setting the timer mak
44. onal culture such as religion language and societal concerns SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programmes such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programmes ROCK M Rock music programmes M O R M Easy Listening middle of the road music LIGHT M Classical music such as instrumental vocal and choral works CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any of the above categories such as jazz and rhythm and blues ALARM Emergency broadcasts NONE Any programmes not defined above Chapter 3 the Radio 13 Chapter 4 the Tape Player Playing a Tape Recording a CD Recording a CD Selecting Tape Length tape select edit Recording a CD Specifying Tape Length time edit Recording a CD Specifying Track Order programme edit Recording From the Radio Recording From Another Tape dubbing 1 4 Chapter 4 the Tape Player Playing a Tape You can use TYPE I normal TYPE I CrOz and TYPE IV metal tapes When you insert a tape the deck detects the tape type automatically SYSTEM POWER m ON 1 0 0 1 DOLBY NR DIRECTION MODE 1 Press EJECT to open tape compartment Insert a recorded tape in deck A or B with the tape
45. ord on facing forward Recording starts from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE and place a CD Then press OPEN CLOSE EX CHANGE again to close the CD tray If the indicator for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that it lights green 3 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 4 Press CD SYNCHRO Deck B stands by for recording 5 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts After about 10 seconds the CD starts playing To stop recording Press p on the tape player or the CD player To activate DOLBY NR When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display after step 3 To record with the surround effect Press SURROUND so that SUR i appears in the display Recording a CD Manually You can record a CD as you like for instance record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape SYSTEM POWER m ON Ww 0 D 0 NJ 00
46. play sequentially 10 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn off the system At the preset time the power will go on at the preset time and the music will play At the turn off time the power will go off again To change the preset timer settings Start over from step 1 To check the preset timer settings 1 Press TIMER 2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOG dial to choose the mode you want to check 3 Press ENTER NEXT The preset items appear in the display sequentially then the original display returns To change the timer Select the timer display you desire in step 2 of To check the preset timer settings To cancel the timer 1 Press TIMER 2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOG dial to choose TIMER OFF 3 Press ENTER NEXT The next time you want to use the timer select the timer display you used in step 2 DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 and press ENTER NEXT SSS SSS SSS ed Timer Recording Radio Programmes You can set the timer to record from the radio at a certain time This timer works only once for each setting The volume level is automatically set to MIN You can record with a Sony MD recorder with AU BUS Be sure to connect the MD recorder to the AU BUS jack Make sure the clock has been set correctly SYSTEM POWER m ON 1 4a 5 6 2s e 7 5 3 8 1 3 6 7 8 9 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display 2 Press TUNING MODE
47. player to half of the total playing time of the CD You cannot select HALF when recording CDs with more than 20 tracks 5 Press EDIT The CD player determines the tracks to be recorded on side A automatically Tracks to be recorded on sideA Q ae A Total playing time on side A 6 To record on both sides press EDIT again The CD player determines the tracks to be recorded on side B If you only want to record on side A press p on the CD player to stop the flashing in the display 7 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward Recording starts from the front side of the tape unless you change the playing direction before recording Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed 8 Select dual or single sided recording To record MODE to select Press DIRECTION One side of the tape A Both sides B or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side Be sure to start from the front side 9 Press CD SYNCHRO Deck B stands by for recording 10 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause Recording starts After about 10 seconds the CD starts playing To stop recording Press p on the tape player or the CD player To check the order Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly Each time you press CHECK the number of the programmed tracks appear in the display To cancel time edit Press
48. power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the system from the mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On installation Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the stereo system On condensation in the CD player component If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the CD player will not operate Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape When you are using a TYPE II CrO2 or TYPE IV metal cassette be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape AW Detector slots In
49. programme type PTY you desire See the following page for descriptions of the available program types T Programme type PTY name 4 Press ENTER NEXT The tuner searches the preset stations for the selected programme type When the tuner locates a preset station A preset station number flashes in the display and the tuner changes to that station s frequency If more than one preset station number flashes in the display There is more than one preset station broadcasting the selected PTY Use the jog dial to select the preset station you desire and press ENTER NEXT while the preset station number flashes in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as follows Station name u Frequency u Programme type u Clock display u Effect name Note NO PTY appears in the display and the tuner returns to the original station if no preset stations are currently broadcasting that PTY You can choose from the following programme types Programme What you hear type NEWS News programmes AFFAIRS Topical programmes that expand on current news INFO Programmes about consumer affairs medical advice and weather SPORT Sports programmes EDUCATE Educational programmes such as a how to programmes and advice DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programmes about national or regi
50. side facing down and the side you want to play facing forward Push to close the compartment if HOS Boca re Peers E E o gt oj a 2 Press to play the front side or to play the reverse side The tape starts playing Press DIRECTION MODE to select Onesideof thetape A To play Both sides B Both decks in RELAY succession The deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times See To play both decks in succession relay play To Press Stop play p Pause P PAUSE Resume play after P PAUSE or or pause Fast forward for front side 0 for reverse side 0 for front side for reverse side Remove the cassette EJECT Rewind Using the remote 1 Press A DECK or B DECK to choose the deck you want to control a correspond ing message appears in the display 2 Press the desired operation button To play both decks in succession relay play Relay play always follows the following sequence When the reverse side of the tape in deck B finishes playing the following sequence continues four more times Deck A Deck A Front side N Reverse side Cc Deck B Deck B Reverse side N Front side 1 Press EJECT and insert recorded tapes in both decks 2 Press DIRECTION MODE repeatedly until RELAY appears in the display 3 Press or
51. t be reduced completely for the following reasons e Monaural recorded source Instruments may also be reduced e Only a few instruments are playing in the stereo recorded source e A duet is being played e The source has strong echoes or chorus e The singer s voice on the source deviates from the centre e The voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor To Sing Along with Multiplex CDs or Tapes You can sing along using the microphone while playing a multiplex CD or tape Press KARAOKE PON MPX repeatedly until h MPX L or h MPX R appears in the display choose left L or right R according to the encoding on your MPX software Then you can hear both your voice through the microphone and the instrumentation The previous graphic equalizer sound effect remains active To hear both channels the instru ments and the recorded singer s voice Press KARAOKE PON MPX so that h MPX disappears from the display If you press EFFECT ON OFF or recall a different sound effect with the M ENU buttons The karaoke mode is cancelled Chapter 6 Additional Features 24 Connecting Optional Equipment For greater enjoyment of your stereo system you can connect other components to the stereo You can connect ean MD recorder ea DAT deck e a microphone e headphones e surround speakers ea turntable Connecting an MD recorder or a DAT deck Select one of the following two
52. t leftward fast rightward 14 5 Tuner operating buttons BAND button 11 PRESET button 12 6 MD operating buttons won play P pause p stop 7 CD operating buttons play 7 P pause 7 p stop 7 AMS 7 0 fast backward fast forward 8 DISC SKIP button 7 CHECK button 9 CLEAR button 9 8 SYSTEM POWER switch 9 DISPLAY button 6 8 0 STEREO MONO button 11 VOL buttons 20 For Your Information 29 E Index Adjusting the sound 20 the volume 20 the audio emphasis 20 AMS 7 Aerials 4 Batteries 6 CD player 7 CD synchro recording 15 CLIP play 10 Clock setting 6 Connecting optional equipment 25 the aerials 4 the power 5 the speakers 4 the stereo 4 Dolby NR noise reduction 14 Dubbing another tape automatically 18 another tape manually 19 Graphic equalizer 21 Karaoke 24 Maintenance 27 Microphone mixing 24 Multiplex 24 Music calendar 7 8 12 Normal play 7 One touch play 8 11 14 Parts identification 28 Playing a tape 14 CDs clip play 10 CDs normal play 7 preset radio stations 12 tracks in random order shuffle play 8 tracks in the desired order programme play 9 tracks repeatedly repeat play 9 Precautions 26 Programme play 9 PTY 12 Radio stations presetting 12 tuning in 11 Recording a CD programme edit 17 a CD tape select edit 16 a CD time edit 16 a CD automatically 15 aCD manually 15 aradio 18 another tape dubbing 18 tim
53. terminal Connect the y terminal to earth Important Ground the external aerial against lightning from the y terminal To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the earth lead to a gas pipe Insulated wire not supplied Earth lead not supplied in TER STEP 4 to a wall outlet Do this connection last STEP 4 Connecting the Power Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet after you have made all the above connections CICI I T to a wall outlet Demo Mode The demo mode appears in the display when you plug the mains lead into a wall outlet The demo mode deacti vates when you set the clock see Setting the Clock Chapter 1 Setting Up 5 6 a Inserting the Batteries Install two R6 size AA batteries in the supplied remote for remote control 1 Slide the lid to remove it a a 2 Insert two R6 size AA batteries Match the and to the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Close the lid Battery life You can expect the remote to operate for about six months using Sony SUM 3 NS batteries before the batteries run down When the batteries no longer operate the remote replace all the batteries with new ones To avoid battery leakage If you are not going to use the remote for a long time remove th
54. the cassette holder gt The tab has been removed from the cassette gt The tape has reeled to the end The tape does not record nor playback or there is a decrease in sound level gt The heads are dirty Clean them gt Magnetic deposits have built up on the record playback heads There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out gt The capstans or pinch rollers are contaminated The tape does not erase completely gt Magnetic deposits have built up on the record playback heads Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased gt Magnetic deposits have built up on the record playback heads See Maintenance CD Player The disc tray does not close gt The CDis not placed correctly The CD will not play gt The CD is dirty gt The CD is inserted label side down gt The player is in pause mode gt Moisture condensation has built up Leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates NO DISC is displayed gt There is no CD in the player Play does not start from the first track gt The player is in programme or shuffle mode Press PLAY MODE so that PROGRAM or SHUFFLE goes out General There is no sound gt Rotate VOLUME clockwise gt The headphones are connected Disconnect them Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume gt Check the speaker connections of the inoperativ
55. tional Features 23 gt continued To check the preset times settings 1 Press TIMER 2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOG dial to select REC 3 Press ENTER NEXT The preset items appear in the display sequentially then the original display returns To change the preset timer settings Start over from step 1 To cancel the timer 1 Press TIMER 2 Press TIMER SELECT and use the JOG dial to choose TIMER OFF 3 Press ENTER NEXT The timer indicators disappear from the display When a power interruption occurs for longer than half a day The clock and timer settings are all erased and 0 00 will flash in the display If the power is on at the preset time The sound source will automatically change to the tuner but tuner recording will not start Note e You cannot set the timer if the timer on and OFF times are the same _ e _ Microphone Mixing You can mix sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone not supplied The mixed sounds can then be recorded on a tape SYSTEM POWER m ON N Ww 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level 2 Connect a microphone at the MIX MIC jack 3 Press FUNCTION several times to select a sound source and play it 4 Sing or speak into the microphone 5 Adjust the microphone volume level using MIC LEVEL 6 Adjust VOLUME If
56. tracks continue playing in their original order To select a desired CD Press DISC 1 3 during shuffle play To skip an undesired track Turn the JOG dial clockwise or press on the remote Sa Ss Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme play You can make a programme of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played SYSTEM POWER m ON DISPLAY 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Place the CD s on the disc tray 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM and DISC appear in the display y 4 Turn the JOG dial to choose a track The track number and the total playing time appear Track number Total playing time 5 press ENTER NEXT The chosen track number lights up in the music calendar If the track number disappears before you press ENTER NEXT go back to step 4 6 To programme additional tracks repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Press P All thetracks play in the order you choose To Press Check the CHECK repeatedly programme Programmea P pause Stop play p Cancel PLAY MODE programme play repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE dissapear Erase a track CLEAR on the remote in from the end stop mode
57. u Options on the following page The last effect chosen from that menu appears in the display 2 Use the JOG dial to select the preset you desire The preset name appears in the display 3 Press ENTER NEXT To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON OFF so that EFFECT OFF appears in the display Music menu options SUR lium appears if you select an effect with surround effects MENU Effect For button MENU 1 ROCK standard POPS music sources JAZZ CLASSIC DANCE MENU 2 SALSA REGGAE BALLADE OLDIES SOUL MENU 3 MORNING listening DAY situations EVENING NIGHT RELAX MENU 4 GAME COCKTAIL PARTY CHEEK MOVIE special listening situations To change the equalizer display Each time you hold down DISPLAY for a few seconds the equalizer display changes to show one of the following displays Spectrum analyzer 1 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Hz 4 Spectrum analyzer 2 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Hz 4 Spectrum analyzer 3 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Hz 4 Graphic equalizer curve 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Hz p a Adjusting the Audio Emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the following two functions e Graphic Equalizer e Surround Effect Adjusting the Sound graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges Before oper
58. you hear acoustic feedback move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone 7 If you want to record the mixed sound insert a tape in deck B and start recording To record from the microphone only 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display If a CD is being played press p on the CD player to stop playing 2 Start recording 3 Sing or speak into the microphone When you finish mixing Turn the MIC LEVEL control to MIN and disconnect the microphone u Karaoke Singing Along SYSTEM POWER m ON KARAOKE PON M PX To Reduce the Vocals Karaoke pon You can minimize the singer s voice vocal reduction so you can sing along with any stereo CD or tape When you want to record the sound of the CD or tape and your voice operate steps below then operate Microphone Mixing To reduce the vocals Press KARAOKE PON MPX so that h PON appears in the display The sound effects EQ and SURROUND turn off automatically and the vocals are reduced To cancel vocal reduction Press KARAOKE PON MPX repeatedly so that h PON disappears from the display The vocals return and the sound effects EQ and SURROUND are re activated If you press EFFECT ON OFF or recall a sound effect with the MENU buttons The karaoke mode is cancelled Notes on vocal reduction The singer s voice may no
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