The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
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.
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Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The 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.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7
Connecting optional A/V components
and outdoor aerials ......................... 9
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 11
Recording a CD on an MD .................. 12
Playing an MD ...................................... 14
Listening to the radio........................... 15
Recording from the radio .................... 17
The CD Player
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 18
Playing the CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 19
Programming CD tracks ..................... 19
Using the CD display........................... 21
Looping part of a CD track ................. 21
Labelling a CD ...................................... 22
The MD Deck
– Playback
Playing the MD tracks repeatedly ..... 24
Playing the MD tracks
in random order ............................. 24
Programming the MD tracks .............. 25
Using the MD display.......................... 26
– Recording
Before you start recording .................. 28
Recording the favorite CD tracks
on an MD ........................................ 29
Recording on an MD manually .......... 30
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
prestored audio data ..................... 31
Marking track numbers....................... 33
Making a space between tracks 3
seconds long ................................... 34
– Editing
Before you start editing........................ 36
Labelling an MD ................................... 37
•The built-in clock shows the time in the display
while the power is off.
•The upper dot flashes for the first half of a minute
(0 to 29 seconds), and the lower dot flashes for the
last half of a minute (30 to 59 seconds).
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Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset the following number of
stations:
– North American model : 20 for FM and 10
for AM
– European model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and
10 for LW
– Other models: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10
for SW
Step 1: To tune in the
desired preset the station
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
When press TUNER/BAND turns the
power on.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
North American model:
FM n AM
European model:
FM n MW n LW
Other models:
FM n MW n SW
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears.
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AUTO
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3 Press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo programme) appear. When you
want to stop scanning, press
TUNER/BAND.
Step 2:
To preset the station
4 Press EDIT then +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “Frq-Memory?”
appears.
LEVEL SYNC
-
TUNEDAUTO
DBFB
M-eomqFrry?
continued
7
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
6 Press +/– on the remote to select the
preset number you want.
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The preset number
7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset
other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press
TUNING +/– to tune in the station and
continue from step 4.
To change the preset number
Start again from step 1.
To change the AM/MW tuning
interval (except for European
model)
The AM/MW tuning interval is factory-set to
9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the
AM/MW tuning interval, tune in any AM/
MW station first, then turn off the power.
While holding down the FUNCTION button,
turn the power back on. When you change
the interval, all the AM/MW preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the
same procedure.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for a day even if
you disconnect the mains lead or if a power failure
occurs.
•You can create titles for the preset stations (see
page 45).
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials or connect the optional external
aerial.
•When an FM programme has static noise,
press STEREO/ MONO until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception
will improve. Press the button again to restore the
stereo effect.
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Connecting optional
A/V components and
outdoor aerials
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio
components
Connect the plugs from the optional
component to jacks of the same colour on the
rear panel of this unit.
To the audio
input of a
tape deck.
To the audio output of
a tape deck.
To listen to analogue components
(except for the optional tape deck
TC-TX313)
If the sound from a connected component is
distorted, reduce the input level.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE”
appears.
2 Turn off the system by pressing POWER.
3 While holding FUNCTION down, press
POWER again.
“Attenuate ON” appears and “ATT”
flashes in the display.
LEVEL SYNC
-
ATT
DBFB
AtnutONeate
To reset to the original level, repeat steps 1, 2,
and 3.
To the AU BUS connector
SIGNAL GND
Tip
When you connect the TC-TX313 stereo cassette
deck to the DHC-MD313, be sure to use the AU BUS
terminals.
of the TC-TX313 stereo
cassette deck.
continued
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Connecting optional A/V
components and outdoor aerials
(continued)
Connecting outdoor
aerials
Connect an outdoor aerial to improve
reception.
FM aerial
Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial or you
can use a TV aerial instead.
European model
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
IEC standard socket
connector (not
supplied)
Ground wire
(not supplied)
AM aerial
Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
connected.
European model
Insulated
wire (not
supplied)
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
Other models
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
AM
Other models
10
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
AM
FM 75
SIGNAL
GND
Ground wire
(not supplied)
FM 75
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a
ground wire to the y terminal with the screw
clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
To turn on the system, press POWER.
POWER
CD indicator
VOLUME CD π
MD/CD
21
=0/
) +
POWER
CD ·
CD P
CD p
CD
VOL +/–
=/+
1 Press CD § and place a CD on the
disc tray.
With the
label side
up.
The disc tray closes when you press the
CD § button again.
2 Press CD ·∏ (or CD · on the
remote).
The disc tray closes and play starts.
The · indicator on the CD fl button
is lit green.
CD
TRACK
LEVEL SYNC
-
DBFB
10mD5sC3
The track number
To
Stop play
Pause
Select a track
Find a point in
a track
Remove or
exchange CD
Adjust the
volume
Do this
Press CD π (or CD p on the
remote).
Press CD ·∏ (or CD P on the
remote). The ∏ indicator on the
CD ·∏ button is lit orange.
Press again to resume play.
Press MD/CD
CD = on the remote) or
MD/CD ) + (or CD +
on the remote) repeatedly until
you find the desired track.
Press and hold MD/CD
=0 or ) +, during
play and release it at the
desired point. “OVER” appears
when the CD ends.
Press CD §.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).
The playing time
=0 (or
Basic Operations
continued
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Playing a CD (continued)
Tips
•You can start playing from the desired track in
step 2.
1 Press MD/CD =0 or )+ repeatedly
until you find the desired track.
2 Press CD ·∏.
•Pressing CD ·∏ (or CD · on the remote) when
the power is off automatically turns the power on
and starts CD play if there is a CD on the disc tray
(One Touch Play).
•If there is a CD on the disc tray, turn the power on.
The CD indicator is lit red.
•You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD by pressing CD
·∏ (or CD · on the remote) (Automatic
Source Selection).
•If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”
appears in the display.
Notes
•Do not use a CD with tape, seal or paste, on it as
this may damage of the CD player.
•Do not push the disc tray closed, as this may
damage the unit. Press CD §, to close the disc
tray.
Recording a CD on
an MD
— CD-MD Synchro Recording
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 recorded potion and
starts recording from there. You can also
record a programme of favorite tracks (see
page 29).
To turn on the system, press POWER.
POWER
MD
indicator
1
MD §
5
MD π
12
4
1 Insert a recordable MD.
With the
arrow
pointing
toward the
deck.
With the
label side up
and the
shutter slide
rightward.
2,3
2 Press CD § and place a CD on the
disc tray.
The disc tray opens.
With the
label side
up.
3 Press CD § to close the disc tray.
4 Press CD-MD SYNC.
The MD deck stands by for recording
and the CD pauses at the beginning.
MDCD
SYNC
TRACK
LEVEL SYNC
-
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5 Press MD ·∏ .
Recording starts. When the recording is
completed the CD player stops and the
MD deck pauses automatically. Press
MD π, the MD deck stops.
While “TOC” is lit or is flashing
To ensure complete recording, do not move
the deck or disconnect the mains lead. The
deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC)
while “TOC” is flashing.
If the MD ends during recording
The CD and the MD stops automatically.
Notes
•The MD recording is complete only after all the
recording information is entered to TOC at which
point TOC stops flashing and goes out. Be careful
disconnect the mains lead or move the deck before
this point. Before disconnecting the mains lead, do
the following:
– Remove the MD.
– Press POWER, to turn off the system.
•If the MD is record protected, “MD Protected”
appears in the display and the MD cannot be
recorded on.
Press MD § and remove the MD, slide the record
protection tab to the closed position (see page 28),
reinsert the MD and try again.
Basic Operations
To stop recording
Press MD π.
Before inserting an MD
When the power is on, make sure the MD
indicator is off. If the MD indicator is lit red,
another MD is already inserted. Press MD §
and remove the MD.
Tip
The MD is labeled with the disc title of the CD
automatically (see page 22) when using a new
recordable MD or an MD whose tracks have been
completely erased (see page 39) (Disc Memo Copy
function).
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Playing an MD
To turn on the system, press POWER.
You can play an MD just like a CD.
1 Insert an MD.
With the
arrow
pointing
toward the
deck.
POWER
MD indicator
1
VOLUME
2
MD §
MD π
MD/CD
= 0/)+
POWER
MD ·
MD P
MD p
MD =/ +
VOL +/–
With the label
side up and the shutter
slide rightward.
2 Press MD ·∏ (or MD · on the
remote).
Play starts. The · indicator on the
MD ·∏ button is lit green.
MD
TRACK
LEVEL SYNC
-
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The playing
time
To
Stop play
Pause
Select a track
Find a point
in a track
Remove the
MD
Adjust the
volume
The track
number
Do this
Press MD π (or MD p on the
remote).
Press MD ·∏ (or MD P on the
remote). The ∏ indicator on the
MD ·∏ button is lit orange.
Press again to resume play.
Press MD/CD = 0 (or
MD =on the remote) or
MD/CD ) + (or MD +
on the remote) repeatedly until
you find the desired track.
Press MD/CD = 0 or
) + during play and release
it at the desired point.
Press MD §.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).
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Before inserting an MD
When the power is on, make sure the MD
lamp is off. If the MD indicator is lit red,
another MD is already inserted. Press MD §
and remove the MD.
Tips
• You can start playing from the desired track.
1 Press MD/CD =0 (or MD = on the
remote) or MD/CD )+ (or MD + on
the remote) repeatedly until the desired track
appears in the display.
2 Press MD ·∏.
• Pressing MD ·∏ (or MD · on the remote)
when the power is off automatically turns the
power on and starts MD play if there is an MD in
the player (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the MD
deck and start playing an MD by pressing MD fl
(or MD · on the remote) (Automatic Source
Selection).
Listening to the
radio
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory
first. To turn on the system, press POWER.
POWER
STEREO/
MONO
VOLUME
132
POWER
BAND
Basic Operations
PRESET +/–
VOL +/–
continued
15
Listening to the radio (continued)
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on
the remote) repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
North American model:
FMn AM
European model:
FMn MW n LW
Other models:
FM n MW n SW
LEVEL SYNC
-
MANUAL
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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
LEVEL SYNC
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DBFB
PRESET
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3 Press TUNING + or – (or PRESET
+ or – on the remote) to select the
desired station's preset number.
LEVEL SYNC
-
DBFB
PRESET
To
Turn off the
radio
Adjust the
volume
Do this
Press POWER to turn off
the system.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press
TUNING + or – to tune in the desired
station. (Manual Tuning).
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in step 2, then press
TUNING + or –. The frequency indication
changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
To cancel the Automatic Tuning
Press TUNER/BAND.
Tips
•Pressing TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) when the power is off automatically turns
the power on and tunes in the last received station
(One Touch Play).
•You can switch from another source to the tuner
by pressing TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) (Automatic Source Selection).
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials or connect the optional external
aerial.
•When an FM programme has static noise,
press STEREO/ MONO until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception
will improve. Press the button again to restore the
stereo effect.
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Frequency or the station
name* or RDS station
name**
* If you label a preset station, it appears
in the display.
** European model only.
The
preset
number
Recording from the
radio
You can record a radio programme on an
MD. If you use an MD with tracks already
recorded on it, the MD deck automatically
locates the end of the recorded section of the
MD and starts the new recording from there.
To record after erasing all tracks on an MD,
see page 39.
To turn on the system, press POWER.
MD indicator
POWER
1
MD §
6
MD π
4 Press TUNING + or – (or PRESET
+ or – on the remote) to select the
desired station's preset number.
MD
LEVEL SYNC
-
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Frequency or the
preset station name*
or RDS station**
* The titles you entered appear
sequentially (see “Labelling the preset
station” page 45).
** European model only.
5 Press r REC.
The MD stands by for recording and
REC button is lit red.
The
preset
number
DBFB
PRESET
3
25
4
1 Insert a recordable MD.
With the
arrow pointing
toward the
deck.
With the
label side up
and the
shutter slide
rightward.
2 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on
the remote) repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
6 Press MD ·∏ (or MD · or
MD P on the remote).
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press MD π.
To record non-preset radio
stations
To record non-preset stations, press
TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 3, then press
TUNING + or – to tune in the desired station.
Tip
If noise is heard while recording an AM radio
station, reorient the AM loop aerial to reduce the
noise.
Basic Operations
continued
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Recording from the radio
(continued)
The CD Player
Playing the CD
While “TOC” is lit or is flashing
To ensure complete recording, do not move
the deck or disconnect the mains lead. The
deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC)
while “TOC” is flashing.
Notes
•The MD recording is complete only after all the
recording information is entered to TOC at which
point TOC stops flashing and goes out. Be careful
disconnect the mains lead or move the deck before
this point. Before disconnecting the mains lead, do
the following:
– Remove the MD.
– Press POWER, to turn off the system.
•If the MD is record protected, “MD Protected”
appears in the display and the MD cannot be
recorded on.
Press MD § and remove the MD, slide the record
protection tab to the closed position (see page 28),
insert the MD and try again.
tracks repeatedly
–– Repeat Play
You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle
Play and Programme Play.
REPEAT
Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
CD
LEVEL SYNC
-
TRACKREPEAT
DBFB
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REPEAT: For all the tracks on the current CD.
REPEAT 1 : For a single track only.
* You cannot repeat only one track during Shuffle
Play and Programme Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT
1” disappears.
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