Sony CHC-P33D User Manual

3-856-227-12(1)

Mini Hi-Fi

Component System

Operating Instructions

CHC-P33D

© 1996 by Sony Corporation

Chapter 1:

AM

FM

75Ω

AM

FM

75Ω

Setting
Up

Connecting the Stereo

Installing the Speakers

Inserting the Batteries

Setting the Clock

Connecting the
Stereo

Use the illustrations below to connect your
stereo.
If you want to connect any optional
components to the stereo, see “Connecting
Optional Equipment” in Chapter 6.

STEP 1 Connecting the

Speakers

For speakers installation, see “Installing the
Speakers”.

Right (R) and Left (L) satellite speakers

Connect the right speaker to the R
connectors and the left speaker to the L
connectors. Connect the grey cords with
white stripes to ‘ and the solid grey cords
to ’.

‘

R

’

‘

L

’

AM loop aerial connection

Connect the supplied loop aerial to the AM
and the y terminals.

To improve the FM reception

Connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM

75Ω terminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable

and IEC standard socket connector.

IEC standard socket
connector
(not supplied)

To improve the AM reception

After you connect the AM aerial, connect a
6- to 15-meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the y
terminal to earth.

Superwoofer

Connect the superwoofer to the WOOFER
connectors. Connect the grey cord with red
stripes to ‘ and the solid grey cord to ’.

’

‘

STEP 2 Connecting the

Aerials

FM lead aerial (supplied)*

FM

75Ω

AM

AM loop aerial (supplied)

* Note: Extend horizontally

Important

Ground the external aerial from y terminal
against lightning. To prevent a gas
explosion, do not connect the ground wire
to a gas pipe.

Insulated wires
(not supplied)

Ground wire
(not supplied)

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AM loop aerial

Right satellite speaker

Superwoofer

FM lead aerial

STEP 3

to a wall outlet

Left satellite speaker

STEP 2

STEP 1

Do this connection last!

STEP 3 Connecting the

Power

Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet
after you have made all the above
connections.

to a wall
outlet

Installing the
Speakers

Proper speaker positioning is essential in
order to achieve directional effects and
diffused ambiance.
When you install the speakers, refer to the
following instructions.
Once you have determined the final
placement, fasten the speakers to the
speaker stands.

Note

Do not install the woofer close to the unit,
and do not place the woofer above or below
the unit. Otherwise, the vibration from the
woofer may cause mechanical noise or
“skipping”.

When installing the speakers on
either side of the main unit

Place the woofer between the two satellite
speakers.

+

=

When installing the satellite
speakers away the woofer
1 Insert the supplied stand into the rear of

the woofer.

2 Install the woofer between the satellite

speakers with its front panel facing
upward.

When installing the satellite
speakers away from each other

Position the satellite speakers so they face
toward your listening position.

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Fastening the speaker
stands

1 Fasten the four screws loosely using the

supplied wrench.

2 Use a screw driver to attach the stands

to the wall with four wood screws (not
supplied).

display. You need to set the clock to utilise
the timer-activated features of your stereo
system.

DISPLAY

Wrench

Screw

2 Rotate the speaker to the desired

position.
You can also rotate the Sony logo.

S

3 Tighten the screws.

Note

Tighten the screws securely to prevent
mechanical noise.

To attach the cord holder to the
speaker stand

Peel off the sheets covering the cord
holders and attach the holders to the
speaker stands.

3 Re-attach the caps and plates to the

speaker stands.

Note

Before attaching the speakers, check the
strength of the wall and the length of the
wood screws to prevent the speakers from
falling down.

Inserting the
Batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries in the
supplied remote for remote control.

1 Open the lid.

2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

Match the + and – indications to the
diagram in the battery compartment.

1

3,5

+

=

2,4

1 Press CLOCK SET.

The hour indication begins flashing.

flashing

2 Set the current hour by turning the jog

dial until the correct hour appears.

flashing

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication begins flashing.

flashing

4 Set the current minute by turning the jog

dial until the correct minute appears.

When attaching the
speakers to the wall

1 Detach the caps and plates from the

speaker stands.

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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 both batteries with new
ones.

To avoid battery leakage

If you are not going to use the remote for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by corrosion from battery
leakage.

Setting the Clock

The built-in clock shows the time in the

flashing

5 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).

To check the time while power is on

Press DISPLAY.
The current time appears for a few seconds.

To correct the clock setting

Repeat steps 1 to 5.

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Information

Precautions

Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance

Specifications

Index to Parts and Controls

Index

Precautions

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your stereo system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On safety

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.

•Unplug the system from the wall outlet
(mains) if it is not to be used for an
extended period of time. To disconnect
the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•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.

•The mains lead must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.

On installation

Place the stereo system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat build­up 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.

Side A

Troubleshooting
Guide

If you run into any problem using the
stereo, use the following check list and first
check the following points:

• The mains lead is connected firmly.

• The speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.

Should any problem persist after you have
made the checks below, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Tuner

“STEREO” flashes in the display.

➔Adjust the aerial.

Severe hum or noise.

➔Adjust the aerial.
➔The signal strength is too weak.

Connect the external aerial.

➔Connect the ground wire.

A stereo FM programme cannot be
received in stereo.

➔Press STEREO/MONO so that

“STEREO” appears.

Tape Player

The tape does not record.

➔No tape in the tape compartment.
➔The tab has been removed from the

cassette.

➔The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor
playback or there is a decrease in
sound level.

➔The heads are dirty. Clean them.
➔Magnetic deposits have built-up on

the record/playback head*.

Tab of
side B

When you are using a type II (CrO2) tape,
be careful not to cover the detector slots
which allow the tape player to
automatically detect the type of tape.

Tab of side A

TYPE II

Detector slots

There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.

➔The capstans or pinch rollers are

contaminated*.

The tape does not erase completely.

➔Magnetic deposits have built-up on

the record/playback heads*.

Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.

➔Magnetic deposits have built-up on

the record/playback heads*.

* See “Maintenance.”

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CD Player

The disc tray does not close.

➔The CD is not placed correctly.

The CD will not play.

➔The CD is dirty.
➔The CD is inserted label side down.
➔The player is in pause mode.
➔Moisture condensation has builtup.

Leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.

Play does not start from the first
track.

➔The CD player is in programme or

shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly so that “PROGRAM” or
“SHUFFLE” disappears.

“ ” is displayed.

➔) on the unit was repeatedly

pressed at the end of the CD. Turn
the jog dial counterclockwise (or
press = on the remote) to return
to the normal display.

General

There is no sound.

➔Press VOLUME +.
➔The headphones are connected.

Disconnect them.

Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.

➔Check the speaker connections of

the inoperative channel.

The left and right sound are
reversed.

➔Check the speaker connection and

speaker placement.

Bass is lacking or the location of the
musical instruments is apparently
imprecise.

➔Check the speaker connection for

proper phasing.

There is severe hum or noise.

➔TV or VCR is too close to the stereo

system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.

“0:00” flashes in the display.

➔A power interruption occured.

Set the clock and timer settings
again.

The remote does not function.

➔The batteries have run down.

Replace both batteries.

➔There is an obstacle between the

remote and the system. Remove the
obstacle.

Restoring the Factory
Settings

Unplug the mains lead and then plug it
back into the wall outlet.
Keep DISPLAY and FUNCTION pressed
and press TAPE.

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

Pinch roller

Playback head

Deck B

Cleaning swab

Insert a tape when the areas cleaned are
completely 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.

Erase head

Capstan

Pinch roller

Record/playback head

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

•Do not use solvents such as benzene,

thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on

the CD, it may cause a tracking error.

Specifications

CD player section

System Compact disc digital audio

system

Laser Semiconductor laser (λ =

780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous

Laser output Max 44.6 µW*

* 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

Signal-to-noise ratio

More than 65 dB

Dynamic range

More than 97 dB

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 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 For Italian model:

AM: 522 – 1,611 kHz

For German model:

AM: 531 – 1,602 kHz

For other models:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Aerial AM loop aerial

External aerial terminals
Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

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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

Wow and flutter

0.1% WRMS ±0.3% (DIN)

Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (10 lb 9 oz)

Supplied accessories

AM loop aerial (1)
Remote (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
FM lead aerial (1)
Speaker cords (3)
Supporter (1)
Cord holders (2)
Wrench (1)

!¡ CLOCK SET button (6)
!™ TIMER SET button (18)
!£ PLAY MODE button (8, 14)
!¢ REPEAT button (9)
!∞ HI-SPEED DUBBING button (15)
!§ § OPEN/CLOSE CD button (7)

!¶ !• !ª @º @¡ @™ @£

Amplifier section

DIN power output:
Satellite: 7 W + 7 W (4 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Superwoofer: 30 W (6 ohms at 60 Hz,

DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
Satellite: 10 W + 10 W (4 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)
Superwoofer: 35 W (6 ohms at

60 Hz, 10% THD)
Music power output
Satellite: 15 W + 15 W (4 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)
Superwoofer: 45 W (6 ohms at

60 Hz, 10% THD)
Inputs
MD IN: Sensitivity 450 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs

MD OUT: Sensitivity 250 mV, 1 kΩ

PHONES (stereo phone jack):

accept headphones of

8 ohms or more.

Speaker section

Satellite speaker SS-S33D

Speaker system

Full range
Speaker units 6 cm dia., cone type
Enclosure type Closed type (with supplied

speaker stand)
Rated impedance

4 ohms
Frequency response

180 Hz – 20 kHz

Dimensions Approx. 110 × 185 ×

100 mm

5

(4

/16 × 7 5/16 × 3

15

/16 in.)
(w/h/d) (per sperker, incl.
front grille)

Approx. 120 × 130 mm

(w/d) (pedestal)

Mass Approx. 1.8 kg (3 lb 15 oz)

per speaker with speaker
stand

Superwoofer SS-W33D

Speaker system

Full range

Speaker units 13 cm dia., cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex type
Rated impedance

6 ohms

Frequency response

40 – 180 Hz

Dimensions Approx. 225 × 210 ×

295 mm

7

(8

/8 × 8 1/4 × 11

5

/8 in.)

(w/h/d) incl. front grille

General

Power requirement

220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

85 W

Dimensions Approx. 225 × 210 ×

235 mm

7

(8

/8 × 8 3/8 × 9

3

/8 in.) (w/
h/d) incl. projecting parts
and controls

Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (10 lb 9 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Index to Parts and
Controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses
for how to use the controls.

Front Panel

123 56 7 98

1 § EJECT DECK A button (12)
2 DECK A (12)
3 DISPLAY button (6, 7)
4 SLEEP button (18)
5 CD CYNCHRO button (13)
6 DOLBY NR button (12)
7 DIRECTION MODE button (12)
8 DECK B (13)
9 § EJECT DECK B button (13)
!º TIMER SELECT button (19)

4

!¡ !™ !£!¢ !∞ !§!º

=

@¢

@∞

@§ @¶ @•

!¶ SYSTEM POWER ON/STANDBY

button (19)

!• FUNCTION button (13)
!ª Disc tray (7)
@º VOLUME +/– button (17)
@¡ TAPE button and lamp (12)
@™ Jog dial (6, 7, 10, 14, 18)
@£ ENTER/NEXT button (6, 8, 11, 14, 19)
@¢ PHONES jack (stereo phone jack) (17,

20)

@∞ WOOFER LEVEL button (17)
@§ Operating buttons* (7, 10, 12, 19)
@¶ TUNER/BAND button and lamp (10)
@• CD button and lamp (7)

∗ Operating buttons

The buttons you can operate for CD player,
tuner, or tape player light up.

CD player

REC

Tuner

TUNING MODE TUNER MEMORY

STEREO/MONO

REC

Tape player

A or B

DECK SELECT

REC

When you select
deck B, P lights up.

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Note

A or B lights up when you operate CD
player or tuner. However, you can ignore
it.

Rear Panel

1

2

3

1 Aerial terminals (4)
2 MD OUT jacks (20)
3 MD IN jacks (20)
4 Woofer connectors (4)
5 Speaker connectors (4)

Remote

1

2

3

4

5

(

P

=

+

(9

)

0

p

1 SLEEP button
2 DBFB button (17)
3 Tuner operating buttons

BAND button
PRESET +/– button

4 CD operating buttons

( (play) button
P (pause) button
p (stop) button
=/+ button (7, 14)

EDIT button (13)

6

p

7

8

4

5

5 Tape operating buttons

9/( (reverse side/front side) play
buttons

p (stop) button
0/) buttons

DECK SELECT button

6 SYSTEM POWER switch
7 SELECT 1 – 5 button (17)
8 VOLUME +/– buttons

Display Window

1423 6 875

ROCK
POPS
JAZZ
CLASSIC
DANCE

STEP

dB

kHz

MIN

MHz

!™ !¢!

!¡90

1 Tuner indications (10)
2 Tape play indications (12)
3 DOLBY NR indication (12)
4 CD SYNCHRO indication (13)
5 Tape direction indications (12)
6 AUTO/MANUAL/PRESET indications

(10)

7 Function indications (6, 8, 10, 14, 19)
8 Audio emphasis indications (17)
9 CD play mode indications (7)
0 Timer indications (19)
!¡ Frequency/time indication (6, 10)
!™ SUR indication (17)
!£ DBFB indication (17)
!¢ VOLUME indication (17)

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Index

Adjusting

the sound 17
Aerials 4
AMS 7
CD player 7
Clock setting 6
Connecting

optional equipment 20

the aerials 4

the power 5

the speakers 4

the stereo 4
DBFB 17
Dolby NR (noise reduction) 12
Dubbing 15
Headphones 17, 20
Inserting batteries 6
Installing the speakers 5
Maintenance 22
Normal play 7
One touch play 8, 10, 12
Optional equipment 20
Parts identification 23
Playing

a CD (normal play) 7

a tape 12

preset radio stations 11

tracks in random order (shuffle play)

8

tracks in the desired order

(programme play) 8

tracks repeatedly (repeat play) 9
Precautions 21
Programme play 8
Radio stations

presetting 11

tuning in 10
Recording

a CD 13

a radio programme 15

another tape (dubbing) 15

timer recording 19
Recording CDs

specifying tape length (time edit) 13

specifying track order (programme

edit) 14
Relay play 12
Repeat play 9
Selecting the audio emphasis 17
Shuffle play 8
Sound adjusting 17
Speakers 4
Tape player 12
Time edit 13
Timer

falling asleep to music 18
timer recording 19

waking up to music 18
Troubleshooting guide 21
Tuner 10
Woofer level 17

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