Sony CHC-TB20 User Manual

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4-239-180-11(4)
Compact Hi-Fi Component System
Operating Instructions
CHC-TB20
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
ENERGY STAR
registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR
efficiency.
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is a U.S.
guidelines for energy
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit ................................................... 4
Remote control .......................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system..............................6
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries
into the remote ................................... 7
Attaching the speaker pads ....................... 7
Setting the clock ........................................ 8
CD
Loading a CD ............................................ 8
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play ...................................................... 9
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ................................ 10
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo.................................... 11
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 13
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ................................ 15
— Manual Tuning.............................. 15
Labeling the preset stations
— Station Name ................................ 16
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 17
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 21
Selecting the preset music menu ............. 22
Adjusting the equalizer and storing ........ 22
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer................................... 23
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer................................... 23
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode...................... 24
Adjusting the brightness of the display
back light ......................................... 24
Using the display..................................... 25
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........... 26
Listening to audio from a connected
component ........................................ 27
Recording on a connected digital
component ........................................ 27
Recording audio from a connected
component ........................................ 27
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................... 28
Messages ................................................. 30
Tape
Loading a tape ......................................... 18
Playing a tape .......................................... 18
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ..................... 19
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 20
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 31
Specifications .......................................... 33
* European model only
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – G
CD disc tray qk (8) CD SYNC wj (19) CD NX wl (9) DBFB ws (21) DIMMER 2 (24) DISC 1 – 3 ql (10) DISC 1 – 3 Z ql (8) DISPLAY 3 (24) Display window 5 EDIT wg (20) ENTER/YES qd (8, 10, 12, 13,
14, 21, 22, 23) EQ EDIT qj (22) FUNCTION qg (9, 18) GROOVE wa (21)
M – Z
MD (VIDEO) 9 (27) MUSIC MENU wd (22) PHONES jack w; PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
qf (9, 13, 15) REC PAUSE/START wk (19) Remote sensor q; REPEAT/FM MODE qh (9, 15) SURROUND wf (21) Tape deck lid 4 (18) TAPE nN qs (18, 19) TUNER/BAND e; (13, 15)
Illustration number
r
PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
qa (14, 19)
VOL 8
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 1 +/M L 7
x wh l –/m 6
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Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – G
CHECK 8 (11) CLEAR qs (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(21, 24)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3
(8, 20, 23) DBFB wh (21) DIMMER wd (24) DISC SKIP 9 (9, 11) DISPLAY qk (24) ENTER/YES qa (8, 10, 12, 13,
14, 21, 22, 23) FUNCTION qg (9, 18) GROOVE qh (21)
M – Z
MENU/NO wa (13) MUSIC MENU 6 (22) NAME EDIT/CHARACTER ws
(11, 16) REPEAT 7 (9) SCROLL wg (12, 25) SLEEP 1 (23) SURROUND 5 (21) TUNER/BAND wf (13, 15) VOL +/– qj
1234
wh
wg
wf wd
ws wa
w;
@/1 4 N q; x q; X q; M qd > qf . ql m w;
5 6 7
8 9 0 qa qs
qd
ql qk
qj
qf qg
qh
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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Right speaker
Left speaker
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as the following.
Red (3)
Black (#)
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Insert this portion
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
FM
75
AM
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Jack type B
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
230-
240V 220V
120V
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
FM75 COAXIAL
AM
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote
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Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Getting Started
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. If the plug of the power cord does not fit
your wall outlet, attach the supplied adapter on to the plug (for models with a plug adapter). To turn on the system, press ?/1.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism.
1 Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
3 Press FUNCTION while holding down
DISC 1 until “LOCK” appears.
4 Unplug the power cord.

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speaker and prevent it from slipping.
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CD

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
3 Press . or > on the remote to set
the hour.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
The minute indication flashes.
5 Press . or > on the remote to set
the minute.
6 Press ENTER/YES.
The clock starts working.
If you make a mistake
Press m or M on the remote repeatedly until the incorrect item flashes, then set it again.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 2 Press . or > on the remote to select
“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER/YES.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
You cannot set the clock in the Power Saving Mode.
Loading a CD
1 Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
The disc tray opens.
2 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.
3 Press the same Z again to close the
disc tray.
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Playing a CD

Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.
Disc tray number
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in
stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.
Select To play
ALL DISCS (Normal Play)
1 DISC (Normal Play)
ALL DISCS SHUFFLE (Shuffle Play)
1 DISC SHUFFLE (Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM (Program Play)
Playing time
Track number
All CDs in the disc tray continuously.
The tracks on the CD you have selected in original order.
The tracks on all CDs in random order.
The tracks on the CD you have selected in random order.
The tracks on all CDs in the order you want them to be played (see Programing CD tracks on page 10).
Other Operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x. Pause Press CD NX (or X on the
Select a track Slide the knob to L (to go
Find a point in a track
Select a CD Press DISC 1 – 3 and play starts
Remove a CD Press one of DISC 1 – 3 Z to open
Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)
remote). Press again to resume play.
forward) or to l (to go back) and release it when you locate the desired track (or press . or > on the remote).
Slide and hold the knob to m or to M during play and release it at the desired point (or keep pressing m or M on the remote).
automatically.
Press DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly so that DISC 1 – 3 appears. Press CD NX (or N on the remote) to play the selected CD.
If you press DISC 1 – 3 during play, the selected CD changes and the new CD starts playing.
the tray that contains the CD you want to remove.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE during play until “REPEAT” or REPEAT 1 appears. REPEAT*: For all the tracks on the CD up to five times. REPEAT 1: For a single track only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT/FM MODE until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears.
CD
Getting Started/CD
3 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
* You cannot select REPEAT and ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE at the same time.
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Playing a CD (continued)

Programing CD tracks

Tips
• You can start playing from the desired track in Normal Play or Program Play. Slide the knob to l or to L (or press . or > on the remote) until the desired track number appears after step 1.
• The DISC 1 – 3 button indicator lights orange when a CD is loaded on the tray. All of the DISC 1 – 3 button indicators light orange for the first time you turn on the system, and then go out if the system determines that a CD is not loaded after the CD tray is closed, etc.

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 tracks.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.
3 Press DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once, proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.
4 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) until the desired track number appears.
Selected CD and track number
Playing time of the selected track
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The track is programed. “STEP” appears, followed by the number of
the track in the programed sequence. The number of the last programed track appears, followed by the total playing time of the program.
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track number
Total playing timeLast programed
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6 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
7 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
To Do this
Cancel Program Play
Check the program
Clear a track from the end
Clear a specific track
Add a track to the end of the program in stop mode
Tips
The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD NX.
•“- -.- - appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM and SHUFFLE disappear.
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly in stop mode. After the last track, Check End appears.
Press CLEAR on the remote in stop mode.
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly in stop mode until the number of the track to be erased appears, then press CLEAR.
Perform steps 3 to 5.

Labeling a CD

Disc Memo

You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load a labeled CD, the title appears in the display.
Notes
You cannot label a CD for which CD-TEXT appears in the display.
When labeling CDs for the first time, be sure to erase all disc titles stored in the system memory (see Erasing a disc title on page 13).
To ensure that disc titles are not erased from memory, have the system connected to a wall outlet at least once a day.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote
repeatedly until the desired CD appears.
If SHUFFLE or PROGRAM appears in the display, press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE repeatedly until both disappear.
3 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
The cursor starts flashing.
CD
4 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote to select the desired type of character.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
(Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a (Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t (Symbols)
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Labeling a CD (continued)
Checking the disc titles
5 Press . or > on the remote to
select the desired character.
You can also select the following symbols. – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ; # $ % @
To enter a blank space
Press M on the remote.
6 Press M on the remote.
The character you selected in step 5 stops flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the
entire title.
8 Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labeling procedure.
If you make a mistake
During step 4 to 6, press m or M on the remote until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6.
To erase a character
During step 4 to 6, press m or M on the remote until the cursor shifts to the character you want to erase, then press CLEAR on the remote while the character is flashing. You cannot insert characters.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly
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until the desired CD appears.
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
4 Press . or > on the remote until
“Name Check?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
5 Press . or > on the remote to select
the disc titles stored in the system memory between 01 and 50.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
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Erasing a disc title
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly
until the desired CD appears.
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
4 Press . or > on the remote until
“Name Erase?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.
5 Press . or > on the remote to select
the disc title you want to erase.
The disc title appears scrolling in the display. “No Name” appears if no disc title is labeled.
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears.
To erase all disc titles
Press . or > on the remote until “All Erase?” appears in step 4, then press ENTER/ YES twice.
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO on the remote.

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To Method
Automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store then manually
store the the radio frequency of your favorite stations
Setting presets through automatic tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
“AUTO” appears.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote).
The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in step 2 through 7 of “Setting presets through manual tuning” on page 14.
Automatic Tuning Preset
Manual Tuning PresetManually tune in and
Tuner
CD/Tuner
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Presetting radio stations (continued)
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION. 5 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Preset number
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears, and the station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Setting presets through manual tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION. 5 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Preset number
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears, and the station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
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Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station with a weak signal
Stop setting presets
Stop scanning Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
Change the preset station
Change the preset number
Follow the procedure described in “Setting presets through manual tuning”.
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
MODE. Start over from step 1.
Start over from step 1.
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To change the AM tuning interval (except for the European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding REPEAT/FM MODE, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode.
Tips
The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
You can label the preset stations (see page 16).
To improve broadcast reception, reorient or move
the supplied antennas near a window or outdoors.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
Listening to a preset station

Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuners memory first (see Presetting radio stations on page 13).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
PRESET appears.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) to select the desired preset station (or station name* or RDS station name**).
* The station name appears only if you have
labeled the station (see Labeling the preset stations on page 16).
**European model only.
Listening to a non-preset radio station

Manual Tuning

Tuner
Tuner
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
PRESET and AUTO disappear.
3 Slide the knob to m or to M (or
press m or M on the remote) to tune in the desired station.
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Listening to the radio (continued)
Labeling the preset
Tips
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna.
When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
To tune in automatically, press PLAY MODE/ TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 2 above, then slide the knob to m or to M (or press m or M on the remote). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
stations

Station Name

You can label each preset station with up to 14 characters (Station Name).
1 Tune in the preset radio station you
want to label (see Listening to the radio on page 15).
2 Follow the same procedures as from
step 3 to 8 of Labeling a CD on page
11.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
To erase the name
1 Tune in the station. 2 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to
erase the name.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name and program type* display. RDS is available only on FM stations.**
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
* The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS
(current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music), NATION M (nations popular music), OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT (investigative features), TEST (test signal for emergency broadcast), ALARM (emergency broadcast) and NONE (any programs not defined above).
**Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Tuner
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect name
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the display.
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Tape

Loading a tape

1 Open the lid with your hand and insert
a tape.
To Do this
Stop play Press x. Pause Press X on the remote. Press again
Fast-forward or rewind
to resume play. Slide the knob to m or to M
(Press m or M on the remote).
With the side you want to play facing up
To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the side as shown in the illustration.
2 Close the lid with your hand.

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to TAPE.
2 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
repeatedly until g appears to play one side or h (or j*) to play both sides.
3 Press TAPE nN (or N on the
remote).
Press TAPE nN (or N on the remote) again to play the bottom side.
* The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
Notes
If you do not close the lid, you cannot start playing the tape.
If you open the lid while playing a tape, the deck stops playing.
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Recording to a tape

CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit

You can record from a CD, radio or connected components. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Steps Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording from a CD (or connected components)/radio manually
1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record.
3 Load the CD you want to record. Load the CD (or other audio source), or
tune in the station you want to record.
4 Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by for recording. When you want to record on the bottom side, press TAPE nN.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one
side. Select h (or j) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START. Press REC PAUSE/START, and then start
playing the desired source.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the top side. If you start from the bottom side, recording stops at the end of the bottom side.
For CD Synchro Recording: If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the top side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the bottom side.
For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Tape
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Recording to a tape (continued)
Timer-recording radio
Recording a CD by specifying track order
Program Edit
1 Load a CD and load a recordable tape. 2 Program CD tracks following step 2 to 6
in Programing CD tracks on page 10.
3 Press CD SYNC.
The tape deck stands by to record. The CD player stands by for playback.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select h (or j) to record on both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Tip
To check the required tape length for recording a CD, press EDIT after you have loaded a CD. The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select Edit).
Note
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.
programs
To timer-record, you must first preset the radio station (see Presetting radio stations on page
13) and set the clock (see Setting the clock on page 8).
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
Listening to the radio on page 15).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
DAILY SET? appears.
3 Press . or > on the remote to
select REC SET?, then press ENTER/ YES.
ON appears and the hour indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > on the remote to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES.
The minute indication flashes. Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER/YES.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the procedure in step 4.
6 Insert a recordable tape.
Recording starts from the top side. Insert a tape with the side you want to record on facing up.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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To Do this
Activate/check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
Notes
When you use the recording timer at the same time as the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer setting has priority.
You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the recording timer at the same time.
The system automatically turned on about 30 seconds before the preset time. Do not operate the system until the recording starts.
If the system is on about 30 seconds before the preset time, the timer-recording will not be activated.
The volume is reduced to minimum during recording.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > on the remote to select “REC SELECT?, then press ENTER/YES.
SELECT on the remote and press . or > on the remote to select “TIMER OFF, then press ENTER/ YES.

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 canceled.
Tip
GROOVE is factory set to on.
Reinforcing the bass sound
DBFB
You can listen to music with stronger bass tones.
Press DBFB*.
DBFB appears in the display and the bass is reinforced. Press again to cancel DBFB.
* DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback
Tip
DBFB is factory set to on.
Tape/Sound Adjustment
Selecting the surround effect
Press SURROUND.
SURROUND appears in the display. Press again to cancel SURROUND.
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Selecting the preset
Adjusting the equalizer
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.
Music menu options
SURROUND appears if you select an effect with surround effects.
Effect Recommended for
ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL
ACTION DRAMA GAME SF
FLAT Canceling the effect P FILE See Adjusting the equalizer and
To cancel the effect
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly until “FLAT” appears.
Standard music sources
Soundtracks and special listening situations
storing to the right.
and storing
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then store the personal file (P FILE) in the memory.
Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound first.
1 Press EQ EDIT.
LOW appears and you can adjust the low frequency band.
2 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level, then press EQ EDIT.
The low frequency band is set and “MID” appears.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level, then press EQ EDIT.
The middle frequency band is set and HIGH appears.
4 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The setting is automatically stored as the personal file (P FILE in the music menu).
To cancel storing the adjustment
Press EQ EDIT again after step 4.
Note
When you store a new setting, the previous setting will be canceled.
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Timer

Falling asleep to music

Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows:
AUTO* t 90min t 80min tt 10min t OFF
* The system automatically turns off after the current
CD or tape finishes playing (up to 100 minutes). When the function is TUNER, the system turns off after 100 minutes.
To Press
Check the remaining time**
Change the time to turn off
Cancel the Sleep Timer function
**You cannot check the remaining time if you set to
AUTO.
SLEEP on the remote once.
SLEEP on the remote to select the time you want.
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.

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 clock on page 8).
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
CD: Place a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see
Programing CD tracks on page 10).
Tape: Insert a tape.
Radio: Tune in a station (seeListening to the radio on page 15).
2 Press VOL + or – on the remote to
adjust the volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
DAILY SET? appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
ON appears and the hour indication flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > on the remote to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES.
The minute indication flashes. Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER/YES.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.
7 Press . or > on the remote to
select the desired sound source.
The indication changes as follows:
t
TUNER y CD PLAY
t
TAPE PLAY
T
T
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8 Press ENTER/YES.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, then the original display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
To Do this
Activate/check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
Notes
If the system is on about 30 seconds before the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
The system automatically turns on about 30 seconds before the preset time. Do not operate the system until the play starts.
You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the recording timer at the same time.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote, then press . or > on the remote until “DAILY SELECT? appears. Then, press ENTER/YES.
SELECT on the remote, then press . or > on the remote until TIMER OFF appears. Then, press ENTER/ YES.

Display

Turning off the display
Power Saving Mode
The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows:
Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode)
* --:-- is displayed if you do not set the clock.
Tips
?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode.
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.
Adjusting the brightness of the display back light
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1 Press DIMMER while the system is on. 2 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) to adjust the back light brightness.
You can adjust the back light brightness in 11 steps from 0 to 10.
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Using the display

You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining time and track title (CD)
Press DISPLAY during play.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the CD (1DISC mode) or --.-- display (ALL DISCS mode) t Track title of the current track* t Clock display t Effect name
* Displayed only when track title is labeled. Nothing
appears when this information is not labeled. When the CD contains more than 20 tracks, CD TEXT is not displayed from track 21 on.
Checking the total playing time and disc title (CD)
Checking the station name (Tuner)
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect name
* Displayed only when radio station name or other
name information (see Using the Radio Data System (RDS) on page 17) is labeled. Nothing appears when this information is not labeled.
To scroll a long name
Press SCROLL on the remote. The title appears scrolling in the display.
Tips
To label a disc title, see Labeling a CD on page
11.
To label a station name on a preset station, seeLabeling the preset stations on page 16.
Timer/Display
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Total number of tracks and total playing time t CD disc title* t Clock display t Effect name
* Displayed only when CD title is labeled. Nothing
appears when this information is not labeled.
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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

You can connect a digital or an analogue component to this system.
Optional analogue component
From the audio output jacks of an analogue component
Optional digital component
To the digital input jack of a digital component
A MD (VIDEO) IN jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as an MD player or VCR) to these jacks. You can then record or listen to analogue audio from that component through this system.
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B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital cable (square, not supplied) to connect an optional digital component (such as an MD recorder) to this jack. You can then make a digital recording from this system to that digital component.
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Listening to audio from a
Recording on a connected
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See Hooking up optional components on page 26.
2 Press MD (VIDEO) to switch the
function to MD or VIDEO.
Start playing the connected component.
Notes
Pressing FUNCTION and ?/1 while the power is off automatically turns the power on and “VIDEO” is selected as a function. When the system is in the Power Saving Mode, this function does not work.
If the sound is distorted or too loud when selectingVIDEO, or you want to switch back to MD,
repeat the operation described above to switch to MD.
digital component
1 Connect the digital cable.
See Hooking up optional components on page 26.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Recording audio from a connected component

1 Connect the audio cords.
See Hooking up optional components on page 26.
2 Start recording manually.
See Recording to a tape on page 19.
Notes
Pressing FUNCTION and ?/1 while the power is off automatically turns the power on and “VIDEO” is selected as a function. When the system is in the Power Saving Mode, this function does not work.
If the sound is distorted or too loud when selectingVIDEO, or you want to switch back to MD,
repeat the operation described above to switch to MD.
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Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

If you have any problem using this system, use the following checklist.
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display window and buttons keep on or flashing even the power is turned off.
• When the power is off, press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly and select the clock display or Power Saving Mode (no display) (see page 24).
“--:--” appears in the display.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
There is no sound.
• Turn VOL upward (or press VOL+ on the remote).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to each set of speaker terminals.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up “DAILY” or “REC” in the display (see page 21, 24).
• Check the set contents and set the correct time (see page 21, 24).
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately.
• Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Turn on the system again after a while.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing DISC 1 – 3 Z. Trying to close the tray by pushing with your fingers may cause a malfunction to 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.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 32).
• Replace the CD.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the CD in the tray with the label side up.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on the CD, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press CD NX to start play.
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The sound skips.
Wipe the CD clean (see page 32).
Replace the CD.
Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands.
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or SHUFFLE disappears to return to normal play.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see page 32).
The tape has wound to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.
The heads are dirty. Clean them.
The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 32).
Optional components
There is no sound.
Refer to General item There is no sound. on page 28 and check the condition of the system.
Connect the component properly (see page 26) while checking:
if the cords are connected properly.if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
Turn on the connected component.
Refer to the operating instructions provided with
the connected component and start playing.
The sound is distorted.
Set the volume of the connected component lower.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.
Set the proper band and frequency (see page 13).
Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.
The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE until STEREO appears in the display.
See Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received., and check the antenna condition.
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Messages

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:
1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, ?/1 and ENTER/YES at the
same time.
5 Unplug the power cord. 6 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet, then press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made such as the preset stations, clock, timer and CD disc titles are cleared and must be set again.
Note
You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving Mode.
One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.
CD
Cannot Edit
You tried to label a CD TEXT disc.
You tried to use Tape Select Edit for discs
containing over 20 tracks.
Name Full
There are already 50 disc titles stored in the system.
No Disc
There is no CD in any of DISC 1 – 3.
NO STEP
You have cleared all the tracks you propgramed.
OVER
You have reached the end of the CD while pressing M during play or pause.
Push STOP!
You pressed PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE during play.
Step Full!
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
TAPE
No Tab
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette.
No Tape
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Open
You performed a tape operation with the tape deck lid not completely shut.
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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
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 if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Make sure the system fan is on during use. Place the system in a location with adequate air circulation, and do not place anything on top of the system.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
— Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Subject to vibrations — Subject to direct sunlight.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
On heat build up
• Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system.
If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan.
On operation
• 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 system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• 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. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. If there seems to be no improvement, locate the speaker system further away from the TV set. Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the speaker system, such as audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system.
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Precautions (continued)
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as this may damage the player.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to do so may damage the system. Do not use such discs.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.
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.
Side A
Tab of side A
Tab of side B
Break off the cassette tab of side A
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
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Specifications

Main Unit (HCD-TB20)
Amplifier section
European models
DIN power output (Rated):45 + 45 watts Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
Music power output (Reference):
Other models
Measured at AC 120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz: DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
Inputs MD (VIDEO) IN (phono jacks):
Outputs PHONES (stereo minijack):
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital Laser Semiconductor laser
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) 60 + 60 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) 50 + 50 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
voltage 450 mV (250 mV), impedance 47 kilohms
accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more.
16 ohms.
audio system (λ=795 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Tape deck section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
using Sony TYPE I cassettes
0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range European models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Pan-American models: 531 – 1,710 kHz
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna AM loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
(50 kHz step)
(with the interval set at 9 kHz)
(with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)
(with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)
External antenna terminals
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Speaker
European models (SS-TB20)
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 5 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Other models (SS-TB50)
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 15 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 5 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms
General
Power requirements European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V, 230 –
Power consumption European models: 120 watts
Other models: 100 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Speaker SS-TB20: Approx. 205 × 285 × Speaker SS-TB50: Approx. 205 × 285 ×
Mass Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Speakers SS-TB20: Approx. 3.0 kg net per Speakers SS-TB50: Approx. 3.5 kg net per
Supplied accessories Remote (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector
0.5 watts (at the Power Saving Mode)
Approx. 215 × 285 × 386 mm
220 mm 240 mm
Approx. 7.7 kg speaker speaker
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads (8)
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