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.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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.
The following label is located inside the unit.
This system is equipped with Dolby Noise
Reduction* system.
* DOLBY noise reduction manufactured under
license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY” and double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
tuner CD player HCD-101, the optional
MiniDisc deck MDS-MX101 and the optional
stereo cassette deck TC-TX101. The
instructions of the MiniDisc deck and the
stereo cassette deck are only for the
customers who purchased MDS-MX101 and
TC-TX101.
Do the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.
FM aerial
Cassette deck*
AM loop aerial
3
2
Tuner
CD player*
Tourist model
only*
1
4
MD deck*
Left speakerRight speaker
3
2
220-240
5
110-120
*1CMT-101/HCD-101 consists of the CD player, the tuner and the amplifier.
2
*
This is the optional cassette deck TC-TX101. Connect it to the tuner CD player if you have it.
3
This is the optional MD deck MDS-MX101. Connect it to the tuner CD player if you have it.
*
4
*
As for tourist model, the supplied AM loop aerial is different from the other model, but use it as the
following explanation.
Connect the MD deck.
1
1-2
4
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
1 Connect the system cord of the MD
deck to the MD jack of the tuner CD
player.
To connect
To disconnect
MD
This mark
should be at
the right side.
MD
Pull this part
(the outer frame)
toward you.
The outer frame
slides toward you
and comes out.
4
1-1
To the wall outlet.
6
2 Connect the optical cable (supplied
with MDS-MX101) to CD DIGITAL
OUT of the tuner CD player and MD
DIGITAL IN of the MD deck.
To connect tuner CD player
CD DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
SONY logo should be
at the left side.
To connect MD deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
SONY logo should be
at the right side.
CD DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
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Connect the cassette deck.
24
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
Connect the system cord of the cassette
Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
jacks. Be sure to keep the speaker cable
away from the aerials.
deck to the TAPE jack of the tuner CD
player in the same way as 1-1.
Connect the FM/AM aerials.
3
the rear side of the tuner CD player
FM lead aerial
The supplied FM lead aerial is the
This part should be inserted.
simplified aerial. For better reception,
using the optional FM external aerial is
recommended.
Extend the FM lead aerial
up vertically as high as
possible.
Ω
FM 75
Gray (])
Gray (])
Black (})
AM loop aerial
Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect
it.
Insert the plug with the convex
slot on the right into the socket
until it clicks.
the rear side of the speaker SS-Q101/
Q101A
This part should be inserted.
Black (})
Gray (])
Make sure if the speaker cords are
connected firmly by pulling the speaker
cords lightly. When they come off,
connect them again.
continued
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Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
Step 2: Setting the
Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to match
5
your local power line voltage
(except for European model).
220-240
110-120
Connect the power.
6
Connect the mains lead of the tuner CD
player to the mains after you have made
all the above connections.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. 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.
time
Before turning on the system, you must set
the time beforehand to use the timer function.
The clock is on a 24 -hour system for the
European model, and a 12-hour system for
other models.
The European model is used for illustration
purpose.
Remote (inside)
1
2,3,4
2,3,4
1 Press TIMER SET.
2 Press TIMER + or – to display
“CLOCK” and press ENTER.
The hour indication begins flashing.
3 Set the current hour by pressing
TIMER + or – and press ENTER.
The minute indication begins flashing.
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4 Set the current minute by pressing
TIMER + or – and press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
To correct the clock setting.
Repeat steps 1 through 4.
About the time indication
• The built-in clock shows the time in the display
when power is off.
• The upper dot of the “:” in the time display flashes
for the 0 to 29 seconds and the lower dot flashes
for the 30 to 59 seconds.
The 2 band model lets you preset up to 30
stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. The 3
band model lets you preset up to 40 stations,
20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW.
Remote (outside)
1
2
Remote (inside)
1
3
5
6,8
4,7
1 Press POWER to turn on the system.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display of the tuner CD player.
2 band model:
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM n MW n LW
n
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears.
4 Press + or – to tune in the station
you want to store.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
the station. “TUNED” and “STEREO”
(for a stereo programme) appear.
5 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Frq-Memory?” appears.
6 Press YES.
The preset number flashes in the display.
7 Press ? or / and select the preset
number you want.
8 Press YES.
The station is stored.
9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 to store
other stations.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for European models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND
repeatedly until “AM” appears first, then turn off
the power. While holding down +, turn the power
back on.
When you change the interval, the AM preset
stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Note
The preset stations are retained for a week even if
you pull out the mains lead or if a power failure
occurs.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear in step 3,
then press + or – to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start again from step 2.
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Connecting optional
components and
outdoor aerials
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting a VCR/
personal computer
Connect a VCR/personal computer to
VIDEO/PC of the tuner CD player using
audio cords (not supplied).
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs
and the jacks.
to the audio input of a VCR/
personal computer
to the audio output of a VCR/
personal computer
Tuner CD player
Connecting a digital
equipment like a MD
deck, etc.
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can record in digital sound when you
connect a digital equipment to MDS-MX101.
Connect the MD DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT of
MDS-MX101 to the digital input of a digital
equipment using the optical cable (not
supplied).
to the digital input of a
digital equipment
MD deck
Ç : Signal flow
Note
This unit uses the Serial Copy Management System
that allows you to make only a single copy of a
recorded digital source through digital- to digital
connections.
Ç : Signal flow
To listen to the sound
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears. You can change the indication
“VIDEO” or “PC” by pressing DISPLAY.
You can listen to the sound of connected VCR
in stereo sound.
continued
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Connecting optional components
and outdoor aerials (continued)
Connecting outdoor
aerials
Connect the outdoor aerial to improve the
reception.
FM aerial
Connect the optional FM outdoor aerial. You
can also use the TV aerial instead.
IEC standard
socket connector
(not supplied)
AM aerial
Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected,
and then connect the optional AM antenna to
the AM antenna terminal.
AM
AM loop aerial
Important
If you connect an outdoor aerial, ground it
against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
Tuner CD player
POWER
=0/
)+
1 Insert a CD.
The CD is pulled in and appears.
With the label
side up.
1
0
)
=
+
VOL +/–
·P p
2
To
Stop play
Pause
Do this
Press p.
Press ^ (P on the remote).
Press again to resume play.
Select a track
(AMS*)
6
Find a point in
§
a track
Press )+ (to go forward)
or =0 (to go back) (+ or
= on the remote).
Press )+ or =0 and
hold on () or 0 on the
remote) and release it at the
desired point.
Remove the CD
Adjust the
Press 6.
Press VOL + or –.
volume
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
Tips
p
§
0
)
·Pp
=
+
•If you do not remove a CD after pressing 6 , a CD
is pulled in automatically after about 15 seconds to
protect a CD.
•Inserting a CD turns the power on automatically.
•Pressing ^ (CD ( on the remote) when the
power is off automatically turns the power on and
starts CD playback if there is a CD inside (OneTouch Play).
•You can switch from another source to the tuner
CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing
^ (CD ( on the remote) (Automatic Source
Selection).
Basic Operations
2 Press ^ (CD ( on the remote).
The first track starts playing.
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Recording a CD on an
0
)
=
+
·P p
§
MD
— CD Synchro Recording
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can make a digital recording of a CD on
an MD, marking track numbers in the same
sequence as the original CD. If you use a
recorded MD, the MD deck automatically
locates the end of the recording and starts
recording from there.
Tuner CD player
POWER
MD deck (option)
1
0
)
=
+
6
§
·P p
3
2
6
§
2 Insert a recordable MD.
The MD is pulled in and appears.
With the arrow
pointing toward
the deck.
With the label
side up.
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
4 Press CD SYNC.
The MD stands by for recording and the
CD is in pause for playback.
5 Press ^ on the MD deck.
Recording starts.
When recording is finished, the MD
stands by for recording and the CD stops
automatically.
6 When recording is finished, press p
on the MD deck to stop recording
and remove the MD.
Be sure to remove an MD after recording
because programme you made is put on
record on an MD when an MD is
removed.
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0
)
·P p
=
+
564
1 Insert a CD.
The CD is pulled in and appears.
With the label
side up.
To
Stop recording
Pause
Do this
Press p on the MD deck.
Press ^ on the tuner
CD player.
Remove the CD
Press 6 on the tuner
CD player.
Remove the MD
Press 6 on the MD deck.
While “TOC” lights up or is
flashing
Do not move the deck or pull out the mains
§
0
)
·Pp
=
+
lead to ensure the complete recording. The
deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC)
while “TOC” is flashing.
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0
)
=
+
·P p
§
Tips
•You can record from a CD in the desired order (see
page 33).
•You can edit the MD after recording (see page 39).
Note
You cannot perform CD synchro recording by
pressing CD SYNC on both MD deck and cassette
deck at the same time.
Playing an MD
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can play an MD just like a CD.
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
VOL +/–
MD deck (option)
=0/
)+
1
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
1 Insert an MD.
The MD is pulled in and appears.
With the arrow
pointing toward
the deck.
With the label
side up.
Basic Operations
6
§
p
continued
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Playing an MD (continued)
2 Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
Playback starts.
To
Stop play
Pause
Select a track
Find a point
in a track
Remove the
MD
Adjust the
volume
Do this
Press p.
Press ^ (P on the remote).
Press again to resume play.
Press )+ (to go forward) or
=0 (to go back) (+ or =
on the remote).
Press and hold on )+ or
=0 (0 or ) on the
remote) during play and release it
at the desired point.
Press 6.
Press VOL + or –.
Tips
•Inserting an MD turns on the power
automatically.
• You can start playing from the desired track.
Before pressing ^ (MD ( on the remote) in
step 2, press )+ or =0 (+
the remote) repeatedly until the desired track
appears.
•Pressing ^ (MD ( on the remote) when the
power is off automatically turns the power on and
starts MD playback if there is an MD in the MD
deck (One Touch Play).
•You can switch from another source to the MD
deck and start playing an MD just by pressing ^
(MD ( on the remote) (Automatic SourceSelection).
or = on
Notes
•If the MD reaches the end while you are locating a
point during sound monitoring, the deck stops.
•Tracks that are only a few seconds long may not
be serarched properly.
•If “OVER” appears while quickly locating a point
in a track, the MD has reached the end. Press
=0 on the MD deck (= on the remote).
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§
0
)
·ª
P
p
Recording a CD on a
tape
— CD Synchro Recording
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a
CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I
(normal) or TYPE II (CrO
tape deck automatically detects the tape type.
Before recording, make sure the tabs on the
cassette have not been removed.
Tuner CD player
POWER
2) cassette, since the
1
§
2 Insert a cassette.
The cassette is pulled in and
appears.
3 Slide DIRECTION to select dual or
single-sided recording.
To record on
One side
Both sides*
* Recording always stops at the end of the
lower side. Be sure to start from the upper
side.
Slide DIRECTION to
D
a
0
)
=
+
Cassette deck
(option)
DOLBY
NR
5763
2
0
)
1 Insert a CD.
The CD is pulled in and appears.
With the label
side up.
·P p
4
·ª
P
p
p
p
§
0
)
·Pp
=
+
4 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
Basic Operations
tuner CD player.
5 Press CD SYNC on the cassette
deck.
The cassette deck stands by for
recording, and the CD player stands by
for playing.
6 Press ( or 9 to select the tape
side to start recording on.
To start from the upper side, press (
(TAPE ( on the remote).
To start from the lower side, press 9
(TAPE ( on the remote again)*.
* Recording will be made only on the lower
side.
7 Press P.
Recording starts. After about 10
seconds, the CD starts playing.
§
continued
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Recording a CD on a tape
— CD Synchro Recording
(continued)
To stop recording
Press p on the cassette deck or the tuner CD
player.
Tips
•When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, slide the DOLBY NR
switch to ON after step 3.
•If the tape reaches the end of one side during
dual-sided recording, the fadeout feature works so
that a track is not abruptly cut off at the end of the
tape (Fade Synchro). The track will record again
from the beginning of the lower side.
The fadeout feature also works when you record
on one side only.
Note
You cannot perform CD Synchro recording by
pressing CD SYNC on both cassette deck and MD
deck at the same time.
Playing a tape
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2)
and TYPE IV (metal) cassettes. When you
insert a cassette, the cassette deck detects the
tape type and starts playing automatically.
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
Cassette deck
(option)
1
§
16
·ª
0
)
P
p
DOLBY
NR
d
p0/)D/
P
1 Insert a recorded cassette.
The cassette is pulled in and
appears.
2
§
·ª
0
)
p
P
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2 Press ( to play the upper side. To
play the lower side, press 9.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
To
Stop playing
Pause
Find the beginning
of the current or
succeeding track
Fast forward or
rewind
Play one side of the
cassette
Play both sides
repeatedly*
Remove the cassette
* The deck stops automatically after repeating the
sequence five times.
Do this
Press p.
Press P. Press again to
resume play.
During play, press 0 or
) on the cassette deck
Druing stop, press 0 or
) on the cassette deck.
Slide DIRECTION to A.
Slide DIRECTION to a.
Press 6.
Tips
• Pressing ( or 9 when the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• You can switch from another source to the cassette
deck just by pressing ( or 9 (AutomaticSource Selection).
• When you listen to a tape recorded with Dolby NR
B, slide the DOLBY NR switch to ON.
Firstly preset radio stations in the tuner’s
memory (see page 7).
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
VOL +/–
13
Remote (inside)
2
STEREO/
MONO
Basic Operations
1 Press BAND repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
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Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning (continued)
Receiving RDS
3 Press TUNING + or – to select the
preset number you want.
Press TUNING + for higher preset
numbers and TUNING – for lower
preset numbers.
To
Turn off the radio
Adjust the volume
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappears in step 2,
then press TUNING + or – to tune in the
desired station.
Tips
•Pressing BAND when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and tunes to the
last received station (One Touch Play).
•You can switch from another source to the tuner
just by pressing BAND (Automatic SourceSelection).
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials.
•When an FM programme is noisy, press
STEREO/ MONO on the remote so that “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.
Do this
Press POWER.
Press VOL + or –.
broadcasts
(European model only)
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.
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
programme signal. RDS is available only on
FM stations.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
* 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.
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0
)
=
+
·P p
§
Recording from the
3
radio on an MD
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can record a radio programme on an MD
by calling up the preset station. If you use a
recorded MD, the MD deck automatically
locates the end of the recording and starts
recording from there.
Tuner CD player
POWER
Remote (inside)
24
MD deck (option)
§
1Insert a recordable MD.
The MD is pulled in and appears.
With the arrow
pointing toward
0
)
·P p
=
+
the deck.
Basic Operations
With the label
side up.
2 Press BAND repeatedly until the
1
band you want appears.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
§
until “PRESET” appears.
4 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the
desired preset station.
0
)
·P p
=
+
Press TUNING + for higher preset
numbers and TUNING – for lower
preset numbers.
5 Press •REC on the MD deck.
675
The MD deck stands by for recording.
6 Press ^ on the MD deck.
Recording starts.
continued
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Recording from the radio on an
MD (continued)
Recording from the
7 When recording is finished, press p
on the MD deck to stop recording
and remove the MD.
Be sure to remove an MD after recording
because programme you made is put on
record on an MD when an MD is
removed.
To stop recording
Press p on the MD deck.
Tips
•To record non-preset stations, press
TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappears in step 3, then press
TUNING + or – to tune in the desired station.
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials.
radio on a tape
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
You can record a radio programme on a tape
by calling up the preset station.
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO
2) cassette, since the tape deck
automatically detects the tape type.
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
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Cassette deck (option)
1
20
DOLBY
NR
§
·ª
0
)
P
p
p
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Remote (inside)
7 Press ( or 9 to select the cassette
side to start recording on.
To start from the upper side, press (.
To start from the lower side, press 9*.
* Recording will be made only on the lower
side.
3
1 Insert a cassette.
The cassette is pulled in and
appears.
§
·ª
0
)
p
P
2 Press BAND repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
untill “PRESET” appears.
4 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the
desired preset station.
Press TUNING + for higher preset
numbers and TUNING – for lower
preset numbers.
8 Press P on the cassette deck.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on the cassette deck.
Tips
•To record non-preset stations, press
TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappears in step 3, then press
TUNING + or – to tune in the desired station.
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials.
•When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low
level high-frequency signals, slide DOLBY NR to
ON after step 5.
Basic Operations
5 Slide DIRECTION to select dual or
single-sided recording.
To record on
One side
Both sides*
* Recording always stops at the end of the
lower side. Be sure to start from the upper
side.
Slide DIRECTION to
A
a
6 Press REC on the cassette deck.
The cassette deck stands by for
recording.
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The CD player
Using the display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.
Remote (inside)
1
2
To check the total playing time and
the number of tracks on the CD
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
n Playing time on the current track.
Remaining time on the current track.
Remaining time on the current CD.
Some displays are different from the abovementioned in the Programme Play mode.
µ
µ
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly in the
stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
n Total number of tracks, and total
playing time.
µ
Disc name*.
* If the disc name is not labelled, total number
of track and total playing time appear after
“No Name” appears.
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Playing the CD tracks
repeatedly
–– Repeat Play
This function lets you repeat a CD in normal
play, Shuffle Play and Programme Play.
Remote (inside)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
Note
You cannot repeat a single track during Shuffle or
Programme Play.
1
2
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until “REPEAT” appears.
Repeat Play starts.
To repeat only one track
Press REPEAT repeatedly until
“REPEAT 1” appears in the display
while playing the track you want to
repeat.
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Playing the CD tracks
1 Insert a CD.
in random order
–– Shuffle Play
You can play all the tracks in random order.
Tuner CD player
POWER
Remote (outside)
4
1
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
4
2
+
2
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.
4 Press ^ (CD ( on the remote).
“J” appears, then all the tracks play in
random order.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” disappears.
Tips
•You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by
pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.
•To skip a track, press CD + on the remote. You
cannot go back to the preceding track by pressing
CD =.
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Remote (inside)
2
3
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Programming the CD
tracks
–– Programme Play
You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks
from the CD in the order you want them to be
played.
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
513
Remote (outside)
5
p
1
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in stop
mode.
3 Do either a or b.
a Selecting tracks with the number
buttons on the remote.
Press the number buttons to enter the
tracks you want to programme in the
order you want.
To programme a track with a number
over 11, use the >10 button.
After each step, the total playing time
including the selected track and the
number of total tracks appears.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct
number button.
b Selecting tracks while checking the
total playing time
1 Press =0 or )+ (? or /
on the remote) until the track number
you want appears in the display. The
total playing time including the
selected track flashes in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE.
The step number (number of the
playing order) appears for about one
second, then the total playing time
lights up.
Remote (inside)
1
2,3
Number
buttons
3
CLEAR
DISPLAY
4 Repeat step 3 to programme
additional tracks.
5 Press ^ (CD ( on the remote).
All the tracks play in the order you
selected.
To cancel the Programme Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” disappears.
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Programming the CD tracks
–– Programme Play (continued)
To change the programme
To
Add a track at
the end of the
programme*
Clear the entire
programme
Clear the last
programme
* You can also add a track during playback when
you select tracks with the number button on the
remote (a in step 3).
Tips
•The programme you made remains after the
Programme Play has finished. To play the same
programme again, press ^ (CD ( on the
remote).
•The step number appears in the display by
pressing DISPLAY in stop mode.
Notes
•The total playing time is not displayed when the
total programme time exceeds 100 minutes .
•If you try to programme more than 25 tracks,
“STEP FULL” is displayed.
Do this
Do steps 3 and 4 in stop
mode.
Press p on the tuner CD
player in stop mode.
Press CLEAR.
Each time you press the
button, the last track of the
programme is cleared.
Labelling a CD
You can label up to 35 CDs using up to 10
symbols and characters on each CDs.
Whenever you insert the labelled CD, the
labell (disc name) appears in the display.
Tuner CD player
POWER
Remote (inside)
1
1
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
p
1
2
3,8
26
5,6,7
4
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player, then insert a CD.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Name in ?” appears.
3 Press YES.
The cursor starts flashing.
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4 Press CHARACTER on the remote
repeatedly until the desired type of
character appears.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers)/! (Symbols)* nn A…
*You can use the following symbols.
! " # $ % & ' ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; < = > ? @
_ `
(Space)
5 Press + or – on the remote until the
desired character appears.
The selected character flashes. To enter a
blank space, press / on the remote
while the cursor is flashing.
6 Press / on the remote.
The character you selected in step 5
lights up and the cursor shifts to the
right.
8 Press YES to complete the labelling
procedure.
The disc name is displayed.
To cancel labelling
Press p.
To erase a disc name
1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Name
Erase ?” appears.
2 Press YES.
The disc name appears.
“No Name” appears if no disc name is
stored.
3 Press YES again.
“Complete” appears and the disc name is
erased.
Note
You can not labell during playing a CD.
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to
complete the entire title.
If you make a mistake, press ? or / on
the remote until the character you want
to change flashes, then repeat steps 4
through 6.
To erase the character, press EDIT/NO
while the character is flashing.
If you try to labell more than 10
character, “Name Full” is displayed.
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The MD Deck
Using the display
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can check the remaining time and total
playing time of an MD.
MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
Remote (inside)
1
2
SCROLL
2 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
Total track numbers and the playing
n
time.
Total track numbers Total playing time
Remaining recordable time (recordable
MDs only*
Disc name*
*1The remaining recordable time of the disc is
not shown for premastered MDs.
2
*
“No Name” appears if no disc name is
stored.
The displays are different from the abovementioned in the Programme Play mode.
µ
1
).
µ
2
.
Checking the total track number,
total playing time, remaining
time, and disc name
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
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To check the remaining time of
1
2
the track and track name
Playing the MD tracks
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
n The track number and playing time on the
current track
µ
The track number and remaining time on
the current track
µ
Track title on the current track*
* If no track name is stored “No Name” appears for
a second, then playing time appears.
Tips
• You can check the track name at any time while
playing an MD by pressing SCROLL.
Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a
time, press SCROLL to see the rest of the track
name.
Press SCROLL to pause scrolling and again to
continue scrolling.
• To label a track or an MD, see page 46.
Note
“--m--s” appears when a playing time exceeds 100
minutes.
repeatedly
— Repeat Play
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
This function lets you repeat a single track or
all the tracks on a disc.
Remote (inside)
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until “REPEAT” (for all
the tracks) or “REPEAT 1” (for a
single track
of the MD deck.
Repeat Play starts.
* You cannot repeat a single track during
Shuffle or Programme Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
*
) appears in the display
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Playing the MD tracks
in random order
–– Shuffle Play
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can play the tracks in random order.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in
stop mode until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the display of the MD
deck.
MD deck (option)
Remote (outside)
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Remote (inside)
3 Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
3
+
“J” appears, then all the tracks play in
random order.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” disappears.
Tip
To skip the tracks, press MD + on the remote.
You can not go back to the preceding track by
pressing MD =.
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2
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Programming the MD
tracks
–– Programme Play
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can make a programme up to 25 tracks in
the order you want them to be played.
MD deck (option)
Remote (outside)
5
0
)
=
+
·P p
53
6
§
p
p
1
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in
stop mode until “PROGRAM”
appears in the display of the MD
deck.
3 Do either a or b.
a Selecting tracks with the number
buttons on the remote
Press the number buttons to
programme in the order you want.
To programme a track with a number
over 11, use the >10 button.
After each step, the total playing time
including the selected track and step
number appears.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct
number button.
b Selecting tracks while checking the
total playing time
1 Press =0 or )+ (? or /
on the remote) until the track number
you want appears in the display. The
total playing time including the
selected track flashes in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE.
The step number (number of the
playing order) appears for about one
second, then the total playing time
lights up.
Remote (inside)
1
2,3
Number
buttons
3
CLEAR
4 Repeat step 3 to programme
additional tracks.
5 Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
All the tracks play in the order you
selected.
To cancel the Programme Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” disappears.
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Programming the MD tracks
–– Programme Play (continued)
To change the programme
To
Add a track at
the end of the
programme
Clear the entire
programme
Clear the last
programme
Tip
The programme you made remains after the
Programme Play has finished. To play the same
programme again, press ^ (MD ( on the
remote).
Notes
•The programme is cleared by pressing 6 on MD
deck to eject the disc.
•“--m--s” appears when the total programme time
exceeds 100 minutes.
Do this
Do step 3 in stop mode.
Press p in stop mode.
Press CLEAR.
Each time you press the
button, the last track of the
programme is cleared.
Before you start
recording
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and
play back music with high quality sound that
compares with the sound of CDs.
After recording
Be sure to remove an MD after recording
because programme you made is put on
record on an MD when an MD is removed.
About track making feature
The track making feature lets you quickly
locate a specific point or easily edit the
recorded tracks. However, depending on the
source you record, the recording method
varies.
Also, the way the track numbers are recorded
differs depending on the source.
When the source you record from is:
•This system’s CD player
– The digital signal from the CD is recorded as it is
(digital recording
– Track numbers are automatically marked as on the
original CD.
•Other digital components
(e.g., a DAT deck)
– The digital signal is converted to an analog signal
once, then re-converted to a digital signal and
recorded
– A track number is marked at beginning of
recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync
function (see page 38), track numbers are
automatically marked in sync with the level of the
input signal.
*1
).
*2
(analog recording).
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0
)
=
+
·P p
§
p
• This unit's tuner and other analog
components
(e.g., a cassette deck)
– The analog signal is converted to digital and
recorded (analog recording).
– A track number is marked at the beginning of
recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync
function (see page 38), track numbers are
automatically marked in sync with the level of the
input signal.
*1
For details on limitations of digital recording, see
page 61.
*2
This signal conversion happens because this unit
does not have digital input and output.
Recording CDs by
specifying the track
order
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can record tracks selected by using
Programme Play function, using by CD
Synchronized recording function.
Tuner CD player
1
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
MD deck (option)
Remote (outside)
2
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Recording CDs by specifying the
track order (continued)
Recording on an MD
1Insert an CD.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly unti
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
3 Make a programme of tracks from
the CD.
Do steps 2 to 4 in “Programming the CD
tracks” (see page 25).
4 Do steps 3 to 5 in “Recording a CD
on an MD” (see page 12).
To stop recording
Press p of the MD deck.
manually
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
The system automatically locates the last
recorded portion and starts recording from
that point.
MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
5314
Remote (outside)
p
p
34
5
2
1 Insert a recordable MD.
2 Press FUNCTION and select the
source you want to record.
Source
CD
Radio
Tape
Other AV components
When you select CD, “D-IN” appears in
the display of the MD deck and the deck
switches to digital recording
automatically.
Indication
CD
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO or PC
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3 When you record in monaural
sound, do as follows.
Though the sound is recorded in
monaural, the time you can record
becomes double. It is useful for
recording of the long playing.
1 While the MD deck is stopped, press
EDIT/NO on the MD deck until
“MONO REC?” appears.
2 Press YES on the MD deck.
“MONO REC Y/N” appears.
3 Press YES on the MD deck.
“MONO” appears.
When recording stops, the sound
becomes stereo sound automatically.
4 Press •REC on the MD deck.
The deck stands by for recording.
5 Press ^ on the MD deck (MD (
on the remote).
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
Playing back tracks just recorded
You can listen to the tracks that have just
been recorded.
Press ^ (MD ( on the remote )
immediately after stopping recording.
Playback starts from the first track of the
material just recorded.
To play the first track of the MD after
recording
1Press p on the MD deck again after stopping
recording.
2Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
Playback starts from the first track of the MD.
Note
If you press FUNCTION while recording, the
recording will be stopped.
Tips
•You can check the recording time or remaining
recordable time of the MD by pressing DISPLAY
while recording.
•You can record in monaural sound by using CD
synchro recording function. Do step 3 on this
page before pressing CD SYNC.
To stop recording
Press p on the MD deck.
While “TOC” is flashing
Do not move the deck or pull out the mains lead to
ensure the complete recording. The deck updates
the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is
flashing.
Note
If you pause recording during CD recording, a track
number is recorded at that point. Also, note that the
tracks are recorded as a single track with a single
track number when:
• a single track of the same CD is recorded
repeatedly.
• two or more tracks with the same track number
from different CDs are recorded continuously.
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Starting recording
with 6 seconds of
1 Do steps 1 to 4 in “Recording on an
MD manually” on page 34.
The MD deck stands by for recording.
prestored audio data
—Time Machine Recording
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
When recording from an FM or satelite
broadcast, the first few seconds of material
are often lost due to the time it takes you to
ascertain the contents and press the record
button. To prevent the loss of this material,
the Time Machine Recording feature
constantly stores 6 seconds of the most recent
audio data in a buffer memory. When you
start recording the sound source, the
recording actually starts with the 6 seconds of
audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below.
When you press YES
in step 2
Audio data in 6-second
buffer memory
Beginning of the source
to be recorded
End of the source
to be recorded
Time
Recorded
portion
2 Press YES on the MD deck at the
point you want to start recording.
Recording of the source starts with the 6
seconds of audio data stored in the
buffer memory.
To stop Time Machine Recording
Press p.
Note
The MD deck starts storing audio data when the
deck is in recording pause and you start playing the
source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the
source and audio data stored in the buffer memory,
Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6
seconds audio data.
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MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
p
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Making a space
between tracks 3
seconds long
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
The Smart Space and Auto Cut functions let
you make a blank space between tracks three
seconds long automatically while making a
digital recording.
Smart Space
There has been an extended silence of 30
seconds while digital recording.
The MD deck replaces the silence with a
blank of about 3 seconds and continues
recording.
Note that the tracks before and after this
three-second space may be recorded as a
single track with a single track number.
Auto Cut
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds
while digital recording.
The MD deck replaces the silence of 30
seconds with a blank of about 3 seconds and
changes to recording pause.
MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2,31
1 During recording pause, press
EDIT/NO on the MD deck
repeatedly until “S.Space?” appears.
2 Press YES on the MD deck within
three seconds.
“S. Space ON?” appears.
3 Press YES again.
“S. Space ON” appears.
When “Smart Space” appears during
recording, the Smart Space function is
activated. When “Auto Cut” appears,
the Auto Cut function is activated.
The Smart Space and Auto Cut functions are
both turned on at the same time. You cannot
use one of these functions without the other.
To turn off the Smart Space and
Auto Cut functions
1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO
repeatedly until “S. Space?” appears.
2 Press YES.
3 Press EDIT/NO so that “S. Space OFF”
appears.
Notes
•The Smart Space and Auto Cut functions are
factory set to on.
•If you turn the power off or disconnect the mains
lead, the MD deck will recall the last setting (on or
off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut functions the
next time you turn the power on.
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Marking track
numbers
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
When you record from a CD (digital
recording), the track numbers are
automatically marked. In addition, you can
mark track numbers:
• At any point while recording.
• Automatically while recording.
Marking track numbers at
a specific point while
recording
– Level Syncro recording
You can mark track numbers at any time
while recording, regardless of the type of
sound source.
MD deck (option)
Marking track numbers
automatically while
analog recording
The MD deck adds track marks differently in
the following cases:
• When recording from CDs
The MD deck marks track numbers
automatically. The track numbers are
marked as they are found on the original.
• When recording a radio programme or
from a tape
While “LEVEL-SYNC” lights up, the MD
deck marks a new track number whenever
the signal level drops and rises to a certain
point.
If “LEVEL-SYNC” does not light up, do as
follows.
MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
•REC
Press •REC while recording at the point
you want to add a track mark.
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§
0
)
·P p
=
+
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1 Press •REC.
The MD deck stands by for recording.
2 Press EDIT/NO on the MD deck
repeatedly until “LevelSync?”
appears.
3 Press YES on the MD deck.
“LevelSync ON?” appears.
4 Press YES again.
“LEVEL-SYNC” lights up in the display
of the MD deck.
5 Start recording.
To cancel Auto Track Marking
Press EDIT/NO on step 4. “LEVEL-SYNC”
disappears. In this way, a track number is
marked only at the beginning.
Before you start
editing
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
Be sure to remove an MD after editing
because programme you made is put on
record on an MD when an MD is removed.
About editing the MD
When you edit recorded tracks, there is no
need for copying the MD.
• Erase – Erasing recordings
Use the Erase Function (see page 40). This
lets you erase a single track one by one or
all tracks at once.
• Move – Changing the order tracks
Use the Move Function (see page 42) to
change the track numbering.
• Divide – Marking track numbers on
recorded radio programms
Use the Divide Function (see page 43) to
add track numbers. This lets you find your
favorite phrases quickly and play them
repeatedly.
• Combine – Combining recorded tracks
Use the Divide and Erase Functions to
erase unwanted portions, then put several
phrases into a single track using the
Combine Function (see page 44).
• Undo – Canceling the last edit
Use this function to cancel the last edit and
restore the contents of the MD to the
condition before the edit (see page 45).
• Name – Labeling MDs
Use this function to label MDs and tracks.
You can use upper case, lower case,
number and symbol for the titles (see page
46).
By using the editing functions in this way,
you can create original MD albums.
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Erasing recordings
— Erase Function
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
The MD system lets you erase unwanted
sound quickly and easily. The three options
to erase recordings are:
• Erasing a single track.
• Erasing all tracks.
• Erasing a portion of a track.
Erasing a single track
You can erase a track simply by specifying its
track number. When you erase a track, the
total number of tracks on the MD decreases
by one and all the tracks following the erased
one are renumbered.
Example: Erasing track B.
Track
number
Original
tracks
Erase
1123
AB CD
AC D
2
Erase track B
4
3
1 Press =0 or )+ until the
track number you want appears.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Erase ?” appears in the display of
the MD deck.
3 Press YES to erase the track.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the selected track and title are
erased. When you erase a track during
playback, the track following the erased
track begins playing.
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to erase
more tracks.
To cancel erasing a track
Press EDIT/NO or p repeatedly until
“Erase” disappears. Or press =0 or
)+ to change the track number.
Note
“Erase!?” appears when the track was recorded or
edited on another deck and is record protected. To
erase the track, press YES while “Erase!?” appears.
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MD deck (option)
0
)
·P p
=
+
123
§
p
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Erasing all tracks
You can erase the disc name, all recorded
tracks and their titles all at one time.
MD deck (option)
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
12,3
p
1 While the MD deck is in stop mode,
press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“All Erase ?” appears in the display
of the MD deck.
Erasing a portion of a
track
By using the Divide (see page 43), Erase (see
page 40), and Combine (see page 44)
Functions, you can erase specific portions of a
track.
Example: Erasing a portion of track A.
Track
number
Original
tracks
Divide
(page 43)
1
A
1
2
A-a
Portion to be
erased.
2
Divide track A into
three parts.*
The renumbered
track
43
3
B
BA-b A-c
2 Press YES.
“All Erase??” appears.
3 Press YES again.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and all recorded tracks and their titles
are erased.
To cancel erasing all tracks
Press EDIT/NO or p repeatedly until “All
Erase?” disappears.
Erase track A-b.
Erase
(page 40)
Combine
(page 44)
* The tracks are renumbered.
124
A-aBA-c
Combine tracks A-a
and A-c.
123
A(a+c)B
3
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Moving recorded
tracks
— Move Function
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
By using the Move Function, you can change
the order of any track on the disc. When you
move tracks, the tracks are automatically
renumbered.
Example: Moving track C to position 2.
Track
number
Original
tracks
112
AB CD
Move track C to the
second position.
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3 Press YES.
The original
track number
New track
position
4 Press =0 or )+ until the
new track position appears.
5 Press YES.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds.
If you move the track while playing, the
moved track start playing.
To cancel moving recorded tracks
Press EDIT/NO or p.
Move
MD deck (option)
2 1,4
2
0
)
·P p
=
+
3,5
43
DCBA
§
p
1 Press =0 or )+ until the
track number you want to move
appears.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Move ?” appears in the display of
the MD deck.
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Dividing recorded
tracks
— Divide Function
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
You can use this function to add track
numbers to multiple tracks that are recorded
as one track. This function also lets you mark
track numbers after the recording ends. The
total number of tracks increases by one and
all the tracks following the divided ones are
renumbered.
Example: Dividing track 2 into tracks B and
C.
Track
number
Original
tracks
Divide
MD deck (option)
1
2
ADBC
Divide track 2 into
1
2
tracks B and C.
3
43
DAB C
§
1 While playing the MD, press ^ at
the point where you want to divide.
The MD deck pauses.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Divide ?” appears.
3 Press YES.
“Rehearsal” and “Position ok?” appear
alternately and the portion to be divided
is played repeatedly.
• To shift the position to be divided if
the position is not proper:
1 Press EDIT/NO.
2 While monitoring the sound, press
=0 or )+ to select the
starting point to be divided.
You can check the display and shift
the point between –128 and +127 (±1 is
about 0.06 seconds).
4 Press YES again when you find the
point to be divided.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the newly created track begins
playing. The new track will have no
track title even if the original track was
labelled.
=0/
)+
To cancel dividing recorded tracks
0
)
·P p
=
+
1
p
3,42
Press p.
continued
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0
)
=
+
·P p
§
p
21
3,4
Dividing recorded tracks
— Divide Function (continued)
Tips
•You can also divide tracks while recording.
Press •REC at the desired point.
•To combine the divided tracks again, use Combine
Function on this page.
Combining recorded
tracks
— Combine Function
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
This function lets you put several tracks or
several independently recorded portions into
a single track. The total number of tracks
decrease by one and all the tracks following
the combined ones are renumbered.
Example: Combining tracks B and C.
Track
number
Original
tracks
Combine
MD deck (option)
1
2
AB CD
1
2
43
Combine tracks B
and C.
3
DAB C
44
1 Press =0 or )+ until the
second track of the two to be
combined appears.
For example, to combine tracks 3 and 4,
select track 4.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Combine?” appears in the display
of the MD deck.
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0
)
=
+
·P p
§
p
1
2,3
3 Press YES.
“Rehearsal” and “Track ok?” appear
alternately and the portion where the
two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the
first track and the beginning of the
second track) is played repeatedly.
If you want to cancel the combine
function at this time, press EDIT/NO or
p.
4 Press YES again when you find the
portion.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the tracks are combined.
If both of the combined tracks have track
titles, the title of the second track is
erased.
To cancel combining recorded
tracks
Press EDIT/NO or p.
Note
If “Sorry” appears, the tracks cannot be combined.
This happens when you’ve edited the same track too
many times. This is due to a technical limitation of
the MD system and is not a mechanical error.
Tip
To divide the combined tracks again, use Divide
Function (see page 43).
Undoing the last edit
— Undo Function
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
This function lets you cancel the last edit and
restore the contents of the MD to the
condition before the edit.
Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit
if you do any of the following after the edit:
• Press •REC or CD SYNC on the MD deck.
• Update the TOC by turning the power off
or ejecting the MD.
• Disconnect the mains lead.
MD deck (option)
1 While the MD deck is stopped with
no track number appearing in the
display, press EDIT/NO repeatedly
until “Undo?” appears in the
display of the MD deck.
“Undo?” does not appear if you have
done no editing.
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1
2
Undoing the last edit
— Undo Function (continued)
2 Press YES.
One of the following messages appears,
depending on the last edit.
Editing done:
Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks
on an MD
Dividing a track
Combining tracks
Moving a track
Labelling a track or
You can create titles (names) for your
recorded MDs and tracks. You can use up to
1700 characters each for a disc.
Remote (outside)
3 Press YES again.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the contents of the MD are restored
to the condition before the edit.
To cancel the Undo Function
Press EDIT/NO or p.
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Remote (inside)
1
PLAY MODE
2,6,
CLEAR
3
4,9
SCROLL
5
7,8
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
2 To labell a disc, press p and stop
playing the disc.
To labell a track, press / until the
desired track number appears.
Note
When “SHUFFLE” or ”PROGRAM” appears
in the display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until the indication disappears.
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3 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“Name in ?” appears in the display
of the MD deck.
4 Press YES.
The cursor starts flashing.
5 Press CHARACTER repeatedly
until the desired type of character
appears.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers)/! (Symbols)* nn A…
*You can use the following symbols.
! " # $ % & ' ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; < = > ? @
_ `
(Space)
6 Press + or – until the desired
character.
The selected character flashes. To enter a
blank space, press / while the cursor is
flashing.
9 Press YES to complete the labelling
procedure.
The titles you entered appear
sequentially.
To cancel labelling
Press p.
To check the names
To check the disc titles, press SCROLL in stop
mode. To check the track titles, press
SCROLL while in playing. The titles are
displayed scrolling in the display. To stop
scrolling, press SCROLL. Press the button
again to start scrolling.
To erase all names
1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Name
Erase ?” appears in the display of the MD
deck.
2 Press YES again.
“Complete” appears and all the track titles
and track names are erased.
Note
You can label a track title while playing, but you
must complete the labelling before the track ends.
7 Press / to enter the selected
character.
The cursor shifts rightward and starts
flashing.
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to
complete the entire title.
If you made a mistake, press ? or /
until the character you want to change
flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7. To erase
the character, press CLEAR while the
character is flashing.
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The cassette deck
Recording CDs by
specifying the track
order
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
You can adjust the total recording time to the
tape length while making a programme.
Tuner CD player
POWER
Cassette deck (option)
1
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
§
·ª
0
)
p
P
1 Insert a CD.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display of the
tuner CD player.
3 Programme the tracks you want to
record for side A.
Follow the procedure in “Programming
the CD tracks-Programme Play” (see
page 25).
4 Press P on the remote.
“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to “0m00s”.
5 Programme the tracks you want to
record for side B in the same way as
for side A.
6 Follow steps 3 to 6 in “Recording a
CD on a tape” (see page 15).
Recording starts.
When you programme to record on both
side A and B, the CD will pause after
completing the recording on side A. The
stereo cassette deck continues recording
silence until it reaches the end of side A,
then it reverses the tape and starts
recording on side B. Once all of the
selected tracks have been recorded, the
deck records about 4 seconds of silence
and then stops.
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DIRECTION CD SYNC
Remote (outside)
4
p
2
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To cancel programme edit
Press p on the cassette deck.
Notes
• If the last portion of the track is recorded on the
leader at the end of the tape, recording may not be
made completely.
• When programming for side B after pausing at the
end of side A, make sure the tracks programmed
for side A do not exceed the length of a single side.
Otherwise recording cannot be made correctly.
To start recording partway
through a tape
• Play or record on the tape for more than a few
seconds, then press CD SYNC. As soon as you
start recording, CD starts playing.
• When you press CD SYNC after inserting a
cassette, CD play will start 10 seconds after
recording starts. Because the stereo system is
designed to prevent recording on the leader at the
beginning of the tape, this will happen even when
starting recording on any other part of the tape.
Recording a CD, etc.,
on a tape manually
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
You can record a CD as you like, for instance,
record just the songs you want, or you can
record from any point on the tape.
Tuner CD player
POWER
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
2
Cassette deck
(option)
1
§
·ª
0
)
P
p
57436
p
continued
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Recording a CD, etc., on a tape
manually (continued)
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
the source you want to record
appears in the display on the tuner
CD player.
Source
CD
Radio
Optional component
MD
Indication
CD
TUNER
VIDEO or PC
MD
3 Slide DIRECTION to select dual or
single-sided recording.
To record on
One side
Both sides*
* Recording always stops at the end of the
lower side. Be sure to start from the upper
side.
Slide DIRECTION to
A
a
4 When you want to reduce the hiss
noise in low-level high-frequency
signals, slide DOLBY NR to ON.
7 Press P on the casette deck.
Recording starts.
When you set the DIRECTION switch to
a, recording stops at the end of the
lower side.
8 Start playing the sound source.
To stop recording
Press p on the cassette deck.
Note
If you press FUNCTION while recording, recording
stops.
5 Press REC on the cassette deck.
The deck stands by for recording, and
and P button lamp on the deck
light up.
Either the ( or 9 button lamp lights
up, and the other flashes and goes out. If
the ( or 9 button lamp does not light
up or flash, the corresponding tab on the
cassette has been removed. You cannot
record on this side.
6 Press ( or 9 to select the tape
side you wanto to start recording
on.
To start recording on the upper side,
press (.
To start recording on the lower side,
press 9*.
* Record will be made only on the lower side.
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Sound Adjustment
Reinforcing Bass
— DBFB
DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) feature
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
bass reproduction.
Tuner CD player
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
DBFB
Remote (outside)
Press DBFB.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
n DBFB ON n DBFB OFF
While the DBFB feature works, “DBFB” is
light on in the display of the tuner CD player.
Note
When the DBFB and Surround features are set to
OFF, you can enjoy almost the same sound as the
CD source (Source Direct Feature).
DBFB
Remote (inside)
DBFB
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Listening with the
Adjusting the balance
surround feature
With this feature you can create the
atmosphere of a movie theater or concert hall.
Remote (inside)
SURROUND
Press SURROUND.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
n SURR ON n SURR OFF
While the SURROUND feature works,
“SURR” is light on in the display of the tuner
CD player.
of the speakers
You can adjust the balance of the sound from
the speakers to correct the stereo imaging
when the speaker position is not symmetrical.
Remote (inside)
BALANCE
L/R
Press BALANCE L or R.
Press BALANCE R to increase the relative
strength of the right speaker, and press
BALANCE L to increase the relative strength
of the left speaker.
Each time you press this button, the display
changes as follows:
10 LEFT n 9 LEFT n ..... n 1 LEFT n
CENTER n 1 RIGHT n 2 RIGHT n ..... n
10 RIGHT
Note
When the Surround and DBFB features are set to
OFF, you can enjoy almost the same sound as the
CD source (Source Direct Feature).
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Other Features
Labelling the preset
stations
— Station Name
You can put a name of up to 10 characters
(Station Name) to a preset station. The
Station Name appears when you tune in the
station.
Tuner CD player
§
0
)
·P p
=
+
1
Remote (outside)
p
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
3 Press TUNING + or – until the
preset number of the station you
want to label appears.
4 Press EDIT/NO until “Name in ?”
appears.
5 Press YES.
The cursor starts flashing.
6 Press CHARACTER repeatedly
until the desired type of character
appears.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers)/! (Symbols)* nn A…
*You can use the following symbols.
(Space)
13
Remote (inside)
2
7,8,9
4
5,10
DISPLAY
6
1 Press BAND (TUNER/BAND on
the remote) repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
! " # $ % & ' ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; < = > ? @
_ `
7 Press + or – on the remote until the
desired character appears.
To enter a blank space, press / on the
remote while the cursor is flashing.
8 Press / on the remote to enter the
selected character.
The cursor shifts rightward and starts
flashing.
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Labelling the preset stations
SLEEP
— Station Name (continued)
Falling asleep to
9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 to
complete the name.
If you made a mistake, press ? or
/ on the remote until the character
you want to change flashes, then
repeat steps 6 through 8. To erase
the character, press CLEAR while
the character is flashing.
10 Press YES.
To cancel labelling
Press p on the tuner CD player.
To erase the name
1 Repeat steps 1 to 5, then press EDIT/NO
repeatedly until all the letters are erased.
2 Press YES.
The name is erased.
To check the labelled name
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Preset number and frequency range
˜
Station name*
* If it is not labelled, it is not displayed.
music
— Sleep Timer
You can let the system turn off at a preset
time, so you can sleep to the music. You can
preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes.
Make sure you have set the clock (see page 6).
Remote (outside)
1 Play your favorite sound source.
2 Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the
minute display (the turn-off time)
changes as follows:
90min n 80min n 70min n… n 10min
N
OFF
N
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the time to turn off
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears.
Note
While the sleep timer is activated, the daily and
recording timer function do not work.
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Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
The preset timer activates at the same time
every day. Make sure you have set the clock
(see page 6).
Remote (outside)
8
2
Remote (inside)
1 Prepare the sound source you want
to play.
• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a programme (see
page 25).
• MD: Insert an MD.
• Radio: Tune in a station (see page 17).
• Tape: Insert a cassette with the side
you want to play facing up, and press
( to start playing from the upper
side.
2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the sound
volume.
3 Press TIMER SET.
4 Press TIMER + or – until “DAILY
TIMER” appears, and press ENTER.
The hour indication starts flashing.
5 Set the time to start play.
Press TIMER + or – to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
The minute indication starts flashing.
3
TIMER
SELECT
4,5,7
4,5,7
Press TIMER + or – to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
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Waking up to music
— Daily Timer (continued)
6 Set the time to stop play following
the above procedure.
A sound source flashes.
7 Press TIMER + or – until the sound
source you want appears, then press
ENTER.
The indications change as follows:
CD source ˜ TUNER source
˜
TAPE source ˜ MD source
The start time, followed by the stop time,
the sound source and volume appear,
then the original display appears.
To cancel timer
Press TIMER SET.
When “CONNECTION” and
“CHECK” flash
The source you selected (MD deck or
cassette deck) is not connected correctly.
Check the connection and do step 7
again.
˜
To check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“DAILY” disappears and appears again. The
start time, followed by the stop time, the
sound source and volume appears then the
original display appears.
To cancel the timer
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF” appears.
To change the setting
Start again from step 1.
To set the timer with the same
items
Press TIMER SELECT until “DAILY” appears
and press POWER to turn off the system.
Once you set the timer, you do not have to set
the same items again.
8 Press POWER to turn off the power.
The system stands by for playing.
When the time to start play, the power is
on and the sound source you selected
starts playing. When the time to stop
play, the power is off.
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Timer-recording radio
programmes
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page
6) beforehand. The timer setting will be
released after the radio programme is
recorded. The MD is automatically labelled
with the station name, the start time and the
stop time of the recording if the station is
labelled (see page 53) beforehand.
Remote (outside)
10
1 To record on an MD, insert a
recordable MD in the MD deck.
To record on a tape, insert a blank
cassette in the cassette deck with the side
you want to record facing up, and press
( to start recording from the upper
side.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
4 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the
preset station.
2
Remote (inside)
3
4
5
TIMER
SELECT
6,7,9
6,7,9
5 Press TIMER SET.
6 Press TIMER + or – until “REC
TIMER” appears, then press
ENTER.
The hour indication starts flashing.
7 Set the time you want to start
recording.
Press TIMER + or – to set the hour, and
press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Set the minute in the same way, and
press ENTER.
The hour indication for the turn-off time
flashes.
8 Set the time you want to stop
recording following the above
procedure.
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Timer-recording radio programmes
(continued)
9 Press TIMER +/– to select what you
want to record on, and press
ENTER.
To record on a tape, display “REC to
TAPE”.
To record on an MD, display “REC to
MD” or “REC to MD (MONO)”*.
The preset items appear in the display
sequentially.
To cancel timer
Press TIMER SET.
When “CONNECTION” and
“CHECK” flash
The source you selected (MD deck or
cassette deck) is not connected correctly.
Check the connection and do step 9
again.
10 Press POWER to turn off the
power.
The system stands by for recording.
When the time to start recording, the
power is on and recording starts. When
the time to stop recording, the power is
off and the timer is released. The
volume is reduced to minimum during
recording and stays the same even after
recording.
To check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “REC”
disappears and “TIMER OFF” appears. The
start time, followed by the stop time and the
preset number appears, then the original
display appears.
To cancel the timer
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF” appears.
To change the setting
Start again from step 1.
To set the timer with the same
items
Press TIMER SELECT until “REC” appears
and press POWER to turn off the system.
Once you set the timer, you do not have to set
the same items again.
Note
If the recordable time for the MD comes to the end
while timer recording, the recording will stop
immediately, and the deck will stop.
* “REC to MD (MONO)”: Though the sound is
recorded in monaural, the time you can record
becomes double.
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Additional Information
Precautions
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 a
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
– Subject to direct sunlight.
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
tuner CD player or the MD deck. Should this
occur, the system will not operate properly.
Remove the CD or MD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the tuner CD player, turn off the
power and disconnect the power cord after
checking if the time indication is displayed. When
you move the MD deck, turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord after checking if all the
indications disappear
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
On the speaker system
Although this speaker system is magnetically
shielded, there may be cases where the picture on
some TV sets becomes magnetically distorted. In
such a case, turn off the power of the TV set/
personal computer set once, and after 15 to 30
minutes turn it on again.
When there seems to be no improvement, locate
the speaker system further away from the TV set.
Furthermore, be sure not to place objects in which
magnets are attached or used near the TV set, such
as audio racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may
cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.
Protecting a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the
side of the MD so the tab is concealed.
In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To
record on the MD, slide close the tab.
Tab
Slide open
the tab
Notes on MDs
•Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close
the shutter immediately if the shutter opens.
Shutter
•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove
dirt.
•Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
Notes on CDs
•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
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Precautions (continued)
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Before inserting a cassette
Take up any slack in the tape, because it may
become tangled in the deck mechanism, making it
unusable.
Using cassettes with extended
recording time
Tapes with recording time of more than 90 minutes
tend to strech easily, so do not repeat cycles of
playback, stop, fast-foward, and rewind operations,
or thelike. Doing so may cause the tape to become
tangled in the deck mechanism.
To save a cassette permanently
To prevent a cassette from being accidentally
recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A
or B as illustrated.
Detector slots
Cleaning tape heads
Clean the heads approximately once after every 10
hours of use.
If the heads becomes very dirty, problems such as
poor sound, low volume level, drop-out in the
sound, incomplete erasure of previous recording, or
inability to record new material may occur. Also,
make sure to clean the heads before making
important recordings and after playing old
cassettes. Use an optional cleaning cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions provided with the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the heads
Use a cassette type head demagnetizer (not
supplied) to demagnetize the heads and the metal
parts that come in contact with the cassette once
every 20 to 30 hours of use. For details, refer to the
instructions provided with the head demagnetizer.
Tab of
side B
If you later want to reuse the cassette for recording,
cover the broken tab with adhesive cassette.
However, be careful not to cover the detector slots
which allow the tape player to automatically detect
the type of cassette.
Tab of
side A
Detector slots
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Side A
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
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System limitations of
MDs
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
The recording system in your MD deck has
limitations described below. Note, however,
that these limitations are due to the inherent
nature of the MD recording system itself and
not to mechanical causes.
“Disc Full” lights up before the
MD has reached the maximum
recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,
“Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded
time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on
the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary
tracks or use another recordable MD.
“Disc Full” lights up before the
maximum number of tracks (255)
is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are
sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing
the track count and causing “Disc Full” to light up.
The remaining recording time
does not increase even after
erasing numerous short tracks
Tracks shorter than 12 seconds long are not counted,
so erasing them may not increase the recording
time.
Some tracks cannot be combined
with others
Track combination may become impossible when
tracks are shorter than 12 seconds long.
The total recorded time and the
remaining time on the MD may
not reach the maximum recording
time (60 or 74 minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds
each, no matter how short the material. The
contents recorded may thus be shorter than the
maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also
be further reduced by scratches.
The sound may drop-out while
searching the edited tracks
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound
dropout during searching because high-speed
playback takes time to search for the position on the
disc when the tracks are scattered on the disc.
Track numbers cannot be marked
properly
•When recording a CD through a digital
connection, extra track numbers may be marked.
•When “LEVEL-SYNC” (page 38) is displayed
during analog recording, the track numbers may
not be marked at the beginning of the track:
– if the input signal is below a certain fixed level
for less than two seconds
– if the input signal is below a certain fixed level
for more than two seconds in the middle of the
track.
Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and
DATs let you copy music easily with high quality,
for these digital products process music as a digital
signal.
To protect the copyrighted music programmes, this
unit uses the Serial Copy Management System that
allows you to make only a single copy of a recorded
digital source through digital-to-digital
connections.
You can make only a first generation copy*
through a digital-to-digital connection.
For example:
1 You can make a copy of a commercially available
digital sound programme (e.g., a CD and an MD),
but you cannot make a second copy from the firstgeneration copy.
2 You can make a copy of a digital signal from a
digitally recorded analog sound programme (e.g.,
an analog record and a music cassette tape) or
from a digital satellite broadcast programme, but
you cannot make a second copy.
* A first-generation copy means a digital recording
of a digital signal made on digital audio
equipment. For example, if you record from this
unit’s CD player to this MD deck, you’d make a
first-generation copy.
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System limitations of MDs
(continued)
Notes
•This copy management system doesn’t apply
when you make a recording through analog-toanalog connections.
•To make a digital recording of a digital satellite
broadcast programme, whose sampling frequency
is 32 kHz or 48 kHz, you need an MD deck or a
DAT deck that supports these frequencies. You
can also make a second-generation copy.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following check list.
First, check that the mains lead is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound.
•Adjust the volume.
•The headphones are connected.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.
“0:00” (for European model) or “12:00AM”
(for other models) flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY” or “REC” does not appear even if
you press TIMER SELECT.
•Set the timer correctly.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.
•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
• Press BALANCE L or R repeatedly until
“CENTER” appears.
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CD Player
The CD can not be inserted.
•Check if another CD is inserted already.
The CD can not be removed.
•Press 6 of the tuner CD player for more
than 2 seconds.
The CD will not play.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is inserted label side down.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in programme or shuffle
mode. Press PLAY MODE until
“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears.
MD Deck
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
The programme is not recorded, which
must have been recorded or edited.
•The mains lead was disconnected without
removing the MD from the MD deck after
recording or editing.
Be sure to remove an MD after recording
or editing because programme you made
is put on record on an MD when an MD
is removed.
The MD can not inserted.
•Check if another MD is inserted already.
The controls do not work.
•The MD is dirty or scratched. (“Disc
Error” appears.) Replace the MD with a
new one.
The MD will not play.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the MD and leave the system
turned on for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
•Insert the MD in the direction of the
arrow.
•Nothing is recorded on the MD.
Recording is not possible.
•The MD is protected against erasure.
(“MD Protected” appears.) Slide the tab
to close the slot (see page 59).
•Connect the sound source properly.
•A premastered MD is inserted in the
deck. Replace the disc with a recordable
MD.
•Replace the disc with a recordable MD
that has sufficient time remaining or erase
unnecessary tracks.
•The mains lead was unplugged or a
power interruption occurred during
recording. Start recording over from the
beginning.
Cassette deck
(for the customers who purchased
TC-TX101 only)
The cassette can not be inserted.
•Check if another cassette is inserted
already.
Recording is not possible.
•The tab on the cassette is broken off.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
•The tape has reeled to the end.
CD Synchronized recording does not start.
•When you set DIRECTION to a,
recording does not start if the tab of either
side is removed from the cassette.
The sound is not clear and there is a
decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them.
•Magnetic deposits have built-up on the
record/playback head. Clean them.
The sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are
contaminated. Clean them.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Tuner
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
"STEREO" flashes in the display.).
•Adjust the aerial.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external aerial.
A stereo FM programme cannot be
received in stereo.
•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”
appears.
MD messages
(for the customers who purchased
MDS-MX101 only)
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display window during MD
operation.
Auto cut
The MD deck is pausing the recording
because silence continued for 30 seconds or
more during digital recording.
Blank Disc
The inserted recordable MD is brand new
or all tracks on the MD have been erased.
Cannot Copy
You cannot make a digital recording (See
“Guide to the Serial Copy Management
System” on page 61).
Cannot Edit
You tried to edit in Programme or Shuffle
Play mode.
CHECK OPT-IN
The digital signal input was interrupted
during recording. Connect the optical cable
securely (see page 4).
Disc Error
The inserted MD is damaged or does not
contain a TOC.
Disc Full
There is no time remaining on the disc (See
“System Limitations of MDs” on page 61).
Impossible
You tried to combine from the first track on
an MD, which is not possible.
Name Full
There is no more space to store track or
disc titles.
NO DISC
There is no MD in the MD deck.
Protected
The inserted MD is protected against
erasure.
Rec Level Over
A high-level signal was input during
analog recording with VIDEO/PC input
jack.
Adjust the level of the connected
equipment.
Retry
The MD deck is redoing the recording
because of vibrations or disc scratches
encountered during recording.
Retry Error
Due to vibration affecting the MD deck or
scratches on the MD, several recording
attempts were made but with no success.
Smart Space
The signal was input again after silence
continued for 3 to 30 seconds or less during
digital recording.
Sorry
You tried to combine tracks that cannot be
combined.