Sony DHC-MD333 User Manual

3-864-468-12(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

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.

Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________

DHC-MD333

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

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.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “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 with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note on CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of tha building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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 the 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

Erasing recordings ............................... 38

Moving recorded tracks ...................... 40

Dividing recorded tracks .................... 41

Combining recorded tracks ................ 42

Undoing the last edit ........................... 43

Sound Adjustment

Reinforcing the bass sound ................. 44

Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu . 45

Other Features

Labelling the preset station................. 45

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only) ................. 47

Falling asleep to music ........................ 47

Waking up to music ............................. 48

Timer recording radio programmes .. 49

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 51

System limitations of MDs .................. 52

Self-diagnosis Display ......................... 53

Troubleshooting ................................... 53

Specifications ........................................ 56

Index....................................................... 58

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.

AM loop aerial

Right speaker

DHC-MD333 rear panel

Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER terminals of the same colour.

Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials to prevent noise.

FM aerial

Connect the FM/AM aerials.

Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it.

European model

Left speaker

–

Gray (‘)

Black (’)

Insert this portion

AM loop aerial

Extend the FM wire aerial horizontally

FM 75 COAXIAL

Other models

Extend the FM wire aerial horizontally

AM loop aerial

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American European, Argentine models).

110-120V 220-240V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

FM 75

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

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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.

Notes on the batteries

• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Do not use the battery that is leaking.

• If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment and replace all the batteries with new ones.

Getting Started

Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.

If the plug of the mains lead does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adaptor from the plug (except for North American, European and Argentine model).

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before you can use the timer functions.

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.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET while

the power is off.

The clock appears and the hour indication flashes.

2 Press +/– to set the hour.

:000

3 Press ENTER/YES or CURSOR /.

The minute indication flashes.

:1001

4 Press +/– to set the minute. 5 Press ENTER/YES.

The clock starts.

2,4

CURSOR ?

3,5

If you have made a mistake

Press CURSOR ? or / repeatedly so that the incorrect item flashes, then set it again.

To change the preset time

You can change the preset time while the power is on.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press +/– repeatedly until “CLOCK SET?”

appears.

3 Press ENTER/YES. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 5.

Tips

• 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).

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

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To tune in the desired preset the station

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

Pressing 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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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.

To preset the station

4 Press EDIT then +/– on the remote

repeatedly until “Frq-Memory?” appears.

LEVEL SYNC

TUNED AUTO

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.

The preset number flashes. Proceed steps 6 and 7 while the preset number is flashing. If the unit is not operated for more than 16 seconds, the preset number disappears and the unit returns to the status of step 3. At this time, start over from step 4.

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The preset number

6 Press +/– on the remote to select the

preset number you want.

7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.

The station is stored.

8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset

other stations.

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.

To tune in a station manually

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.

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-TX333)

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 . 3 While holding FUNCTION down, press

again.

“Attenuate ON” appears and “ATT” flashes in the display.

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ATT

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To reset to the original level, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3.

Getting Started

To the AU BUS connector of the TC-TX333 stereo cassette deck.

Tip

• When you connect the TC-TX333 stereo cassette deck to the DHC-MD333, be sure to use the AU BUS terminals.

• To determine whether or not the record player that you are using has a built-in equalizer amp, please consult the player’s manufacturer.

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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

FM 75 C

AXIAL

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)

FM 75 COAXIAL

Other models

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

Other models

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

SIGNAL GND

Ground wire (not supplied)

FM 75

SIGNAL GND

Ground wire (not supplied)

Insulated 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 .

VOLUME

CD indicator

CD p

MD/CD

=0/ ) +

CD · CD P

CD p

CD =/+

VOL +/–

1 Press CD 6 and place a CD on the

disc tray.

With the label side up.

To close the disc tray, press the CD 6 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.

TRACK

LEVEL SYNC

DBFB

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The track number

Stop play Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Remove or exchange CD

Adjust the volume

Do this

Press CD p. 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 =0 (or 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 6.

Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote).

The playing time

Basic Operations

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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 you turn the power on when there is a CD on the disc tray, 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 the CD player.

• Do not push the disc tray closed, as this may damage the unit. Press CD 6 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 portion and starts recording from there. You can also record a programme of favorite tracks (see page 29). To turn on the system, press .

MD indicator

MD 6

MD p

2,3

1 Insert a recordable MD.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck.

With the label side up and the shutter slide rightward.

2 Press CD 6 and place a CD on the

disc tray.

The disc tray opens.

With the label side up.

3 Press CD 6 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

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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 p, 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 stop 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 not to disconnect the mains lead or move the deck before this point. Before disconnecting the mains lead, do the following: – Remove the MD. – Press

• If the MD is record protected, “MD Protected” appears in the display and the MD cannot be recorded on. Press MD 6 and remove the MD, slide the record protection tab to the closed position (see page 28), reinsert the MD and try again.

to turn off the system.

Basic Operations

To stop recording

Press MD p.

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 6 and remove the MD.

Tip

The MD is labelled 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).

Playing an MD

To turn on the system, press . You can play an MD just like a CD.

MD indicator

MD 6

MD p

1 Insert an MD.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck.

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.

VOLUME

MD/CD

= 0/)+

MD · MD P

MD p

MD =/ +

VOL +/–

Stop play Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Remove the MD

Adjust the volume

TRACK

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The track number

Do this

Press MD p. 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 6.

Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote).

The playing time

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 6 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

Basic Operations

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first. To turn on the system, press .

VOLUME

Note

Please do not use MDs with labels that are protruding or labels that have not been positioned correctly. Use of such MDs may damage this unit.

STEREO/ MONO

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BAND PRESET +/–

VOL +/–

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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

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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears.

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3 Press TUNING + or – (or PRESET

+ or – on the remote) to select the desired station's preset number.

Turn off the radio

Adjust the volume

Do this

Press 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 .

MD indicator

MD 6

MD p

4 Press TUNING + or – (or PRESET

+ or – on the remote) to select the desired station's preset number.

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Frequency or the preset station name* or RDS station**

* The titles you entered appear sequentially (see “Labelling the preset station” on page 45).

** European model only.

5 Press r REC.

The MD stands by for recording and REC button is lit red.

6 Press MD ·∏ (or MD · or

MD P on the remote).

Recording starts.

The preset number

DBFB

Basic Operations

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.

To stop recording

Press MD p.

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.

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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

, to turn off the system.

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.

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TRACK REPEAT

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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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