The model and serial num bers are located o n the rear of the u nit. Record the ser ial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them when ev er you c all upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moi st u r e.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts
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 cabi ne t.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical was te.
For customers in the United States
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modif icat ions
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 o f th e N E C that
provides guidelines for proper ground ing a nd, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the buil ding, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
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TAR
partner, Sony Corporation
S
has determined that this product
meets the E
NERGY STAR
NERGY
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of un insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments wit h this prod uc t will
increase eye hazard.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual...........................4
Adjusting the sound............... ... ............16
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How to use this manual
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the system
having the same or similar names.
Playable discs
You can play back the following discs on thi s
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660*
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session**
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with pape r or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
Format of discsDisc logo
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3 files)
* ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification le ve ls. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 for ma t ( no more than
8 characters in the name, no more t h an 3 characters
in the extension “.MP3” ) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters.
There can be no more than 8 nested folder level s.
Level 2 specifications allow file names an d folder
names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can
have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters), make sur e of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
**Multi Session
This is a recording method that ena ble s you to add
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format rec or ds data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the se c ond a nd
subsequent tracks of a sessio n.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• Some CD-Rs or CD - R W s cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteri st ics of the recordin g device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the oper ating instructio ns for
the recordin g device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi
Session that hav e not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the extender
“.MP3”.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the exte nder “.MP3” may r esul t in no ise
or malfunction.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed co rr ectly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is de si gned to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, vari ous music discs enco ded with
copyright pr ot ection tech nologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an M P 3 disc, and CD-DA
sessions are played back without sound.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) dis c.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your syste m using the supplied co rds and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Right speakerLeft speaker
1
2
3
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the rig ht and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
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2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM
Ω
FM75
COAXIAL
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
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Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
3 Connect the mains lead to mains.
If the plug does not f it th e w all socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from sl ip pi ng.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Setting the clock
Getting Started
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts worki ng.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK SET”
appears, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid pos sible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
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CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Insert a disc in the disc slot with the
label side up.
When you pl ay
a disc, insert it
with the label
side up.
Notes
• When yo u turn on the sy stem, the disc i s not
pulled into the disc slot until “NO DISC”
appears in the display. Do not attempt to
push in the disc until “NO DISC” appears.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so
may cause the system to malfunction.
• When you remove a disc, handle the disc by its edge
and pull it straight out of the disc slot. Do not touch
the surface.
• If you load a disc that is not playable by this system,
it will be ejected automatically.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play CD in different play
modes.
Track numberPlaying tim e
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears.
SelectTo play
No display
(Normal Play)
ALBUM
(Normal Play)
SHUFFLE
(Shuffl e Play)
ALBUM
SHUFFLE
(Shuffl e Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in original
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as
Normal Play.
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in random
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as Shuffle Play.
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 10).
3 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
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Other operations
ToDo this
Stop playPress x (or CD x on the unit).
PausePress X (or CD NX on the unit).
Select a trackPress ./> repeatedly.
Select an album
of MP3
Find a point in a
track
Remove a discPress CD Z on the unit.
Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configura ti ons such as many
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or
non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track
to start play .
• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP 3
listening. We recommend that you do not save other
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc
that has MP3 audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root album
and empty albums)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
• Playback is possible up to 8 trees.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or th e recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled pl ay back ,
sound interruptions and noise.
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 audio track
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind
(Manual Search)
Tip
When disc access takes a long tim e, set “CD POWER”
and “ON” by CD power manage function (page 1 2).
Press again to resume play.
Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly
after step 2.
Keep pressing m/M during
playback and release it at the
desired point.
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all tracks on the disc up to 5
times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REPEAT” and “REPEAT 1” disappear.
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Creating your own
program
— Program Play
You can make a prog ram of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro re cord th e pr ogra mmed trac k s
onto a cassette tape (page 15).
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.
3 Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM
+/– repeatedly to select the album, then
press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
Selected track number Total playing time
Other operations
ToDo this
Cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE in stop
Erase the programPress CLEAR in step 4.
Add a track to the end of
the program
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press N.
However, the program is cleared when you eject the
disc.
• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds
100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21
or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.
mode repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Each time you press the
button, a track is cleared
from the end of the
program.
Perform steps 3 and 4 in
stop mode.
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4 Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE).
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programmed track
number.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Program Play starts .
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can pres et up to 20 FM stat ions and 1 0 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
5 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Tip
Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning.
Tuner
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune i n all of the sta tions
that can be receive d in your area and then store
the radio frequenc y of the desired statio ns .
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
3 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of th e desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of
“Manual tuning pr es et ” (page 11).
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
The preset n umber fl as hes. P er for m s teps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number
Manual tuning preset
You can manual ly tun e i n and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappea r from
the display.
3 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
5 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Other operations
ToDo this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 11).
After step 4, press +/– (or turn
TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to selec t th e pr eset
number you want to store the
station.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European models)
The AM tuning inte rval is factory-pres et to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas) . To chang e the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING +, press ?/1 on the unit. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To res et the inte rval, repe at th e same
procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interv al in Pow er
Saving Mode.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power
failure occurs.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by the CD power manage function.
CD power is factor y set to on.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to C D .
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 on the unit whil e holding CD x on
the unit.
“CD POWER” and “O FF” appear.
To set the CD power on
Repeat the procedure above, and “CD POWER”
and “ON” appear .
Notes
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, CD
access time is increased .
• I n P owe r Saving Mode, switching the CD power on
or off using the CD power manage functi on is not
possible.
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tunin g
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stat ions in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 11).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
3 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
3 Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
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
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appe ars .
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press T UNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or turn
TUNING +/– on the unit). The frequency indication
changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual re co rd in g
(pages 16 and 18).
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Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (R D S) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
addition a l informat ion along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS s ervice, no r do they
provide the same types of services. If you a re not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadca sts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the dis play.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cycl i cally as follows:
Station name* t Freq uency t Clock display
t Bass level t Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
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Tape – Play
Loading a tape
1 Press TAPE Z on the unit.
2 Load a tape into the cassette holder.
With the side you
want to play/record
facing towards you.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (nor m al) tape.
1 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
2 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly to select “g” to play one
side of a tape, “h” to play both sides,
or “j”
repeatedly.
* The tape deck stops automatically af te r
*
to play both sides
repeating the sequence 5 times.
3 Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit).
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
again to play the re verse side.
Other operations
ToDo this
Stop playPress x.
PausePress X. Press again to resume
Fast-forward or
rewind
Remove a tapePress TAPE Z on the unit in stop
play.
Press m/M.
mode.
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Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD-Tape Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Load a CD you want to record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sur e to pres s PLAY MODE to
select ALBM, then u se ALBUM + /– to
select the desired album before proceeding.
3 Press CD SYNCHRO.
“SYNC”, “REC” a nd “N” (or “n”)
appears. The tap e deck stands by for
recording and the CD pl ayer pauses for
playback.
4 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
5 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
If you select bo t h sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN until
“N” appears. If you record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN again un t il “n”
appears.
6 Press TAPE X.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop a utomatically .
To stop recording
Press TAPE x.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Bet w een steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Cr eating your own
program” (page 10).
Tip
If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches
the end of the front side part-way through a track, the
entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the
reverse side.
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Recording on a tape
manually
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radi o
program.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired source to record.
• TUNER: T o record from this system’s
tuner.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• MD or VIDEO: To record from the
optional component connected to the
MD/VIDE O IN jacks.
3 Press TAPE z REC.
“REC” and “N” lights up and the tape
deck stands by for recording.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g
appears to record on one side or h (or
j) to record on both sides.
5 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
If you select both si des recording or fr ont
side recordin g, pr ess TAPE nN until
“N” appears. If you record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN again until “n”
appears.
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Generating a mor e dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit.
To cancel the DSGX, press D SGX again on t he
unit.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble.
1 Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE”.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
BASS y TREBLE
2 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the
level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
To adjust the bass on the unit
Turn BASS +/–.
To adjust the treble on the unit
Turn TREBLE +/–.
To exit the bass and treble
settings
Press any button other than EQ or ./>.
Also, if you do not perform any operations for a
few seconds, the displ ay automatically return s to
the original display.
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Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a cer tain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-o ff time ) cha nges c ycli cally a s
follows:
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t … t
10MIN t SLEEP OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
ToPress
Check the
remaining time**
Change the time
to turn off
Cancel Sleep
Timer function
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Tip
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the
clock.
SLEEP once.
SLEEP repeatedly to select the
time you want.
SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP
OFF” appears.
Waking up to music
—Play Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the cl ock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 7).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 10).
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”
on page 14).
• TUNER: Tune i n t he pr eset ra dio s tat io n
(see “Listening to the radio” on page 12).
2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
4 Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY
SET” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears wi th a flashing hour
indication.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press
./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, th e dis p lay
changes cyclically as follows:
t
TUNER y CD PLAY
t
TAPE PLAY
T
T
Sound Adjustment/Timer
8 Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source appear in t ur n , th en the original
display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
ToDo this
Check the settings 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the time r
Notes
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
MD/VIDEO IN jacks as the sound source for Play
Timer.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Timer recording
simultaneously.
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “PLAY SEL” appea r s,
then press ENTER.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “TIMER OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
Timer recording radio
programs
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 1 1 ) and set the clock (see “S et t in g the
clock” on page 7).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 12).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC
SET” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears wi t h a flashing hour
indication.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press
./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press EN TER.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
Timer Recording settings and the desired
station appear, then the original display
returns.
6 Load a recordable tape and press
TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to TAPE.
7 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
8 Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
repeatedly to select recording side,
then press x.
If you select both sides recording or fr ont
side recording, press N (or TAPE nN
on the unit) until “N” appears. If you
record on the reverse side, press N (or
TAPE nN on the unit) again unt il “n”
appears.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
ToDo this
Check the settings 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
Change the setting Start over from step 1 .
Cancel the timer
Notes
• If you use Timer Recording and Sleep Timer at the
same time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Timer Recording will not be act ivate d.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Timer
Recording simultaneo usly.
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “REC SEL” appears,
then press ENTER.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “TIMER OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
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Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed duri ng standby
(Power Saving Mode ).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Clock display* y No di splay (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is display ed on ly if you set the clock.
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
Note
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tu ning interval (except for
European models)
– switching the MD/V ID EO funct ion
– changing the CD power mana ge fu nction
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
You can check th e pl aying time and rema i ning
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3
audio tracks is load ed, you can also check the
information r ecorded on disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining t im e
(CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
Each time you press t he button, the display
changes cyclical l y as follows:
Current track number and elapse d playing time
t Current track number and remaining time or
1)
“– –.– –”
“– –.– –”
disc with MP3 audio tracks
t Clock display t Bass level t Treble level
1) For discs with MP3 audio tracks
2) “– –.– –” appears in Program Play mode.
3) When the disc conta ins m or e than 20 tr a c k s,
4) When you play back a track wit h an ID3 ta g, the
Checking the t otal playing
time (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press t he button, the display
changes cyclical l y as follows:
TOC display
disc
album
Clock display t Bass level t Treble level
1) TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of
2) For discs with MP3 audio tracks (album names may
3) Fo r CD -T EXT disc s (certain characters cannot be
t Remaining time of the disc2) or
1)
t Track title of CD-TEXT disc3) or
CD-TEXT is not displayed from tra ck 21 on.
ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track
title information.
1)
2)
tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc.
not be displayed depending on the play mode used).
displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT
information may not appear.
or total number of albums on the
or total track number of the current
2)
t Disc title
)
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t Album name1)
3)
or album name2) t
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Note
When fast forward or fast reverse is performed , elapsed
playing time and remaini ng time of the track may not
be displayed accurately.
Display
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can conn ect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
Optional analog component
From the audio output jacks of an
optional analog component
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A MD/VIDEO IN jacks
Use audio cords ( not supplied) to conn ect an
optional analog com ponent (MD deck or VC R ,
etc.) to these jacks. You can then list en to the
sound from the component.
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To the digital input jack of an
optional digital component
Optional digital component
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect an amplifier, MD deck, or DAT deck
with a digital optical input jack. Sound is then
output when the system function is se t to CD. I f
the jack is covered wit h a cap, remove it before
use.
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Listening to audio from a
Recording on a connected
connected component
1 Connect audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 22.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
or “VIDEO” appears.
Start playing the connected
component.
Tip
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing
FUNCTION repeatedly, turn off the system and then
press ?/1 while holding down FUNCTION on the
unit. The function will change from “MD” to
“VIDEO”, and “VIDEO” will appear in the display. To
change back to “MD”, repeat the same procedure.
However, you cannot switch the MD/VIDEO function
in Power Saving Mode.
component
Making a digital recording
1 Connect the digital optical cord.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions
provided with connected component.
Note
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,
you cannot record from copy prohib ited discs.
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult yo ur nearest Sony dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediatel y unplug th e mains lea d and check
the following items.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords shor t-
circuited?
• Are you using th e supplied speaker s ?
• Is anything blockin g th e ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. A ft er ?/1 indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the mains lead and turn on
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if
the cause of the prob l em cannot be found
even after checki ng all the above items,
consult your neares t So ny dealer.
General
“– –:– –” appears in the displa y .
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 7) and timer sett ings (pages 17 and 18)
again.
There is no sound.
•Press VOLUME +.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page6).
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• 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 a vailable) to
the mains line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 7).
The timer does not function.
• P ress CLOCK/TIM ER SELEC T to set the timer
and light up “
(pages 18 and 19).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 18 and 19).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 17).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the sys tem.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
cPLAY” or “cREC” in the display
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Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel, or the
left and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD/MP3 player
“LOCKED” appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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The disc does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).
• Load the disc correctly.
• Load the disc with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evapora te s.
•Press N to start play.
Disc access takes a long time.
• Set “CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power
manage function (page 1 2).
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand) .
• Try moving the speakers away from the syst em, 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.
• Pre ss PLAY MODE repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to
return to Normal Play.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in
the expansion format.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.
MP3 audio tracks take longer to pl ay back than
others.
• After the system re ad s all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time th an usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track orga niz a tion structure is
very complex.
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not
appear correctly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 11).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the a nte nna a gai n. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially av ailable external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set “CD POWER” an d “O FF” by the CD p o w er
manage function (page 12).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the
display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page29).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capst an s in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette (page29).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page29).
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The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a casse tte.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 29).
• The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 24) and check the condition of the sy s tem.
• Connect the component properly (page 22) 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 supplied with
the connected component and sta r t pla ying.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD” or
“VIDEO” (page 23).
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
CD/MP3
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player.
NO STEP
All of the programmed tracks have been erased.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
M during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
STEP FULL
You tried to program 25 or more track s (steps).
Tuner
COMPLETE
The preset operation ended normal l y.
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If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
1 Disconnect the mains lead.
2 Reconnect the mains lead.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press TAPE x, CD x and ?/1 on the unit.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the sett in gs you made, such as th e
preset stations, clock, and timer.
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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.
Timer
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer durin g tim er
operation.
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.
SET TIMER
You cannot select the timer function when the Play
Timer or Timer Recording are not set.
TIME NG
Play Timer or Time r Recording start and end ti mes
are set to the same time.
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Other
INVALID
You pressed on invalid button.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, ch ec k tha t th e ope r a ting
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 th e unit itself has been turne d of f.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), 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
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locat ions 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 buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent hea t build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high 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.
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In case color irregularity is observed
on nearby a TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,
the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,
color irregularity may still be observed on the TV
screen depending on the type of your TV set.
If color irregularity is observed…
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again…
Place the speakers farther away fro m th e TV set.
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 disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your near es t Son y dea l er.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc 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 disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• D o not u se disc s en ci rcl ed wi th a prot ection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to th e system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when th e labe l was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove th e d is c, and may also cause this
unit to malfunctio n. B e sur e to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before u sing.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs wit h attach ed seal s where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by
the user. However, note that playback of some discs
may not be possible depending on the recor di ng
device used for recording or the disc condition.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized
(processing to allow play by a normal CD player)
cannot be played.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-session
mode are not supported.
Music discs encoded with co pyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playba c k disc s that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently,
various music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are mar keted by s ome reco rd comp ani es.
Please be aware that among t hose discs, th ere are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls wit h a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally re corde d
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Cleaning the tape he ads
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 play ing a n old ta pe .
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet -type cl eani ng
cassette. For deta ils, 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 instruc tions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
Additional Information
Break off the
cassette tab
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
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-wind ing
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
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Specifications
Main Unit
Amplifier section
For the United States model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 75 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortio n from 250 milliwat ts to
rated output .
Speaker system2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer:13 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter:2.5 cm dia., Balanced-
Dome-type
Nominal impedance4 ohms
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General
Power requirements
North American model:120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model:230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Korean model:220 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model:230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models:220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
North American model:50 W
European model:50 W
0.3 W (in Power Saving
mode)
Korean model:50 W
Other models:50 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 175 × 240.5 × 291
mm
Speakers:Approx. 160 × 240 × 240
mm
Mass
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 4.3 kg
Speakers:Approx. 3.1 kg net per
speaker
Supplied accessori esRemote (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustrati
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of butto ns and oth er
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – O
BASS +/– wa (16)
CD SYNCHRO qa (15)
DIRECTION wd (14, 15, 16, 18)
Disc slot ql (8)
DISPLAY wf (13, 20)
Display window 3
DSGX w; (16)
FM MODE qs (12, 25)
FUNCTION 0 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16,