Sony DHC-MD515 User Manual

3-861-229-13(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. 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-MD515

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

This caution label is located inside the unit.

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.

the rear exterior.

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 the 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 ......................... 5

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 6

Step 4: Using the detachable

controller ........................................... 8

Connecting optional A/V components

and outdoor antennas ................... 10

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 12

Recording a whole CD on an MD ...... 13

Playing an MD ...................................... 15

Listening to the radio ........................... 17

Recording from the radio .................... 18

The CD Player

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 20

Playing CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 20

Programming CD tracks ..................... 21

Using the CD display........................... 23

Looping part of a CD track ................. 24

Labeling a CD ....................................... 25

Checking the CD-TEXT information . 27

The MD Deck – Playing

Playing MD tracks repeatedly ............ 29

Playing MD tracks

in random order ............................. 29

Programming MD tracks .................... 30

Using the MD display .......................... 32

The MD Deck – Recording

Before you start recording .................. 33

Recording methods on this system.... 34

Recording multiple CDs on multiple

MDs ................................................. 35

Recording multiple CDs on MDs in

sequence .......................................... 36

Recording your favorite CD tracks on

MDs ................................................. 37

Recording only the first track on each

CD .................................................... 39

Recording the current CD track ......... 40

Recording on an MD manually .......... 41

Starting recording with 6 seconds of

prestored audio data ..................... 42

Marking track numbers ....................... 43

Making a space between tracks 3

seconds long ................................... 44

The MD Deck – Editing

Before you start editing ....................... 45

Labeling an MD .................................... 46

Erasing recordings ............................... 47

Moving recorded tracks ...................... 49

Dividing recorded tracks .................... 50

Combining recorded tracks ................ 51

Undoing the last edit ........................... 53

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 54

Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu . 54

Other Features

Labeling the preset stations ................ 55

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . 56

Falling asleep to music ........................ 58

Waking up to music ............................. 59

Timer recording radio programs ....... 60

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 63

Using the Self-Diagnostic Display ..... 64

System limitations of MDs .................. 65

Troubleshooting ................................... 65

Specifications ........................................ 69

Index....................................................... 71

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 and 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hook up procedure.

FM antenna

Right speaker

Connect the speakers.

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

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

DHC-MD515 rear panel

AM loop antenna

Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

European model

Left speaker

Solid (‘)

Stripe (’)

Insert this portion.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

FM 75 COAXIAL

Other models

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

Step 2: Setting the time

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line voltage (except for North American and European model).

110 – 120V

220 – 240V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Connect the AC power cord to a

wall outlet.

If the plug of the AC power cord does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (except for North American and European model).

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 12hour system for other models. The 12-hour system is used for illustration purpose. You can set the time while the power is off.

2,3,4

DISPLAY

TAPE

CURSOR N/n

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The day of the week indication (“SUN”) flashes.

SU  21:0A M0N

Before you turn on the system

Remove the transport MD cartridge from the slot. If you turn on the system before removing the cartridge, “MD MECHA ERROR” appears. Turn off the system, then remove the cartridge after the clock display appears (see page 63).

2 Turn MULTI JOG to set the day of

the week, then press ENTER/YES.

The hour indication flashes.

MO  21:0A M0N

continued

Step 2: Setting the time (continued)

Step 3: Presetting

3 Turn MULTI JOG to set the hour,

then press ENTER/YES.

The minute indication flashes.

MO  9: 0A M0N

4 Turn MULTI JOG to set the minute,

then press ENTER/YES.

The clock starts.

If you have made a mistake

Press CURSOR N or n repeatedly so that the incorrect setting flashes, then set it again.

To change the preset time

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

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “SET CLOCK ?”

appears.

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

To display the clock

The built-in clock shows the time in the display while the power is off. To display the time while the power is on, press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

n Normal display n Clock display

Preset Equalizer display N

Tip

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).

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.

MANUAL

DIMMER

4,5,75 6,8

Tuning in the desired radio station

1 Press POWER to turn on the system.

TAPE

2 Press TUNER repeatedly until the

band you want appears.

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

3 Press AUTO. 4 Turn MULTI JOG.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. To stop tuning, press p.

Presetting the radio station

5 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI

JOG until “TUNER Memory ?” appears.

8 Press ENTER/YES.

The station is stored.

9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 to preset

other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press MANUAL in step 3, then turn MULTI JOG to tune in the station and continue from step 5.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 2.

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 DIMMER 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 about a day if you disconnect the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs.

• You can label the preset stations (see page 55).

TU  Me or ymNER ?

TUNED STEREO

6 Press ENTER/YES. 7 Turn MULTI JOG to select the

desired preset number.

Me or ym?FM 1CH

TUNED STEREO

AUTO

Step 4: Using the detachable controller

The control panel is detachable (detachable controller), and you can use it as the remote controller when you detach it from the main unit.

While the controller is detached, cover the detachable controller terminal with the supplied terminal protector to prevent dust builds up.

Terminal protector

Detachable controller terminal

TAPE

Detachable controller

Detaching the controller

A P

1Grasp both sides of the

detachable controller.

2Lift out.

Reattaching the detachable controller

2Push the

T A

P E

1Place the tabs on the bottom into

the slots.

Notes

• When you do not use the detachable controller, be sure to reattach it on the main unit to prevent losing it.

• Make sure that the detachable controller is placed securely. If not, the system may not work correctly.

detachable controller gently into position.

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the detachable controller

Size AA (R6) battery

Tip

When the detachable controller no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. When you do not use the detachable controller, reattach it on the main unit to save batteries.

Notes on the batteries

• 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 a battery that is leaking.

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

Using the detachable controller from a distance

Remote sensor

Point the detachable controller at the remote sensor on the main unit.

To use an optional remote

When using an optional remote with the detachable controller attached, point it at the remote sensor in the upper left corner of the main unit.

Remote sensor (with the detachable controller attached)

When the detachable controller is detached, point an optional remote at the remote sensor at the bottom of the main unit. The remote sensor in the upper left corner of the main unit does not work when the detachable controller is detached.

Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor antennas

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.

Connecting a video game or VCR

Connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

To the audio output of a video game or VCR

Note on the “VIDEO” and “GAME” indications

Change the indications according to the component connected to VIDEO/GAME IN.

• When you connect a VCR, AM/FM tuner or tape deck, select “VIDEO.”

• When you connect a video game, multi disc player or DAT deck, select “GAME.”

• If the sound is distorted when “VIDEO” is selected, change to “GAME.”

Connecting audio components

Connecting a tape deck

Connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

To the AU BUS connector of the TC-TX515 stereo cassette deck

To the audio input of a tape deck

To the audio output of a tape deck

To listen to the VCR sound

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

To listen to the video game sound

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “GAME” appears.

If “GAME” does not appear when pressing FUNCTION, change the “VIDEO” indication to “GAME” following the procedure below.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“VIDEO” appears.

2 Press EDIT/NO.

“GAME ?” appears.

3 Press ENTER/YES.

Press EDIT/NO again to change the indication back to “VIDEO.”

To listen to the tape deck sound

Press TAPE.

Tips

• When you connect the TC-TX515 stereo cassette deck to the DHC-MD515, be sure to use the AU BUS terminals. For details, refer to the instruction supplied with the TC-TX515.

• The A and B markings under the TAPE IN/OUT jacks guide you to connect the optional TC-TX515 deck.

Note

You cannot connect a turntable which does not have a built-in equalizer.

Connecting outdoor antennas

Connect an outdoor antenna to improve reception.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can use the TV antenna instead.

European model

AM antenna

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)

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Other models

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

FM 75 COAXIAL

Other models

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75 COAXIAL

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, also connect a ground wire to protect your system from lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

You can play all the tracks on a CD in the original order and also play up to three CDs continuously. To turn on the system, press POWER.

DIMMER

POWER

0/)

TAPE

1,23 4

CD indicators

3 Press CONTINUE repeatedly until

“ALL DISCS” appears.

To play only one CD, press CONTINUE until “1 DISC” appears.

CD    6 .2423-10

123

4 Press (P.

Play starts from the CD whose CD indicator is lit green.

Disc tray number

ALL DISC S

Playing time

CD     .3503-1 

123

To start play from another CD, press MD/CD 1 – 3 corresponding to the disc tray number of the desired CD.

ALL DISC S

Track number

MULTI JOG

DISC SKIP p

MD/CD 1 – 3

VOLUME

1 Press one of the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6

buttons to open the disc tray and place a CD on the tray.

With the label side up

The disc tray closes when you press the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 button again.

To insert other CDs, press other CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 buttons, then place the CDs on the tray.

2 Press the CD button to switch the

function to CD.

Stop play Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Select a CD

Remove or exchange CD

Adjust the volume

Do this

Press p. Press (P. Press again to

resume play. Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to

go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) until you locate the desired track.

Press 0 or ) during play and release it at the desired point. “OVER” appears when reaching the end of the CD.

•Press MD/CD 1 – 3. Play starts soon after you press the button.

•Press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that the desired CD indicator lights green. Press (P to start playing the CD.

If you press the DISC SKIP button during play, the CD changes and play starts automatically.

Press the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 button of the CD you want to remove.

Turn VOLUME.

Recording a whole CD on an MD

— CD-MD Synchro Recording

You can make a digital recording of a whole CD on an MD. If you use an MD with tracks already recorded on it, the MD deck automatically locates the end of the recording and starts the new recording from there. If you want to erase recordings, see page 47.

This system has other recording methods as well (see “Recording methods on this system” on page 34). Select one of them according to your needs.

To turn on the system, press POWER.

MD 1 indicator

POWER

MD 6

Basic Operations

Tips

• In step 4, you can start playing from any track.

1 Press DISC SKIP to select the desired CD. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number

appears.

3 Press (P.

• The CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 indicators indicate the following. Green: The disc tray is selected or being played.

Orange: A CD is inserted on the disc tray.

• If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC” appears.

•You can change the brightness of the display. Each time you press the DIMMER button, the brightness changes as follows:

Bright n Dimmed n Dimmest

Notes

• Close the disc tray by pressing the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 button. If you push the disc tray with your hands to close it, it may damage the system.

• Do not use a CD with tape, seal or paste on it. It may damage the CD or system.

EDIT/NO

TAPE

234

continued

Recording a whole CD on an MD (continued)

6 Press REC/CD-MD SYNC.

Step 1: Preparing CD for recording

1 Press one of the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6

buttons to open the disc tray and place a CD on the tray.

With the label side up

The disc tray closes when you press the CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 button again.

2 Press the CD button to switch the

function to CD.

3 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select

the desired CD.

The selected CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 indicator lights green.

4 Press CONTINUE repeatedly until

“1 DISC” appears.

Step 2: Recording

5 Insert a recordable MD in the MD 1

slot.

Insert the MD securely so that it clicks into place. If no MD is inserted, the MD is automatically loaded after a while. If MDs are inserted in other slots, the MD you inserted in the MD 1 slot is automatically loaded after pressing the ENTER/YES button in step 8.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

With the label side up and the shutter on the right

7 Turn MULTI JOG until “NORMAL

?” appears.

NO   RMAL ?

123

SYNC LEVEL SYNC

DISC

8 Press ENTER/YES.

“SYNC” starts flashing, then remains lit in the display. The MD deck stands by for recording and the CD pauses at the beginning.

CD  1-1 0.00

SYNC

123

LEVEL SYNC

9 Make sure that “SYNC” stops

flashing, then press (P.

Recording starts. Both the CD player and the MD deck

stop automatically when the recording is completed.

To stop recording, press p.

To cancel CD-MD Synchro Recording

Press EDIT/NO at any point from step 6 to 9.

To stop CD-MD Synchro Recording

Press p.

If an MD is already loaded

Insert a recordable MD after removing the loaded MD following the procedure below.

1 Press MD 6.

The MD is released and ejected.

2 Pull the MD from the slot.

DISC

When recording is finished

Remove the MD. “TOC Write” flashes and the recorded contents are memorized on the MD.

While “TOC Write” is flashing

Do not move the unit or pull out the AC power cord to ensure complete recording. The deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is flashing.

If the MD ends while recording

Both the CD player and MD deck stop automatically.

Tips

• The track numbers and disc title of the CD (see page 25) are copied on the MD when using a brand-new recordable MD or an MD whose tracks have been completely erased (see page 48) (Disc Memo Copy function). Note that the CD-TEXT information is not labeled on the MD depending on CDs.

• If you record on an MD with tracks already recorded on it, the recorded CD tracks are renumbered.

Notes

• You can record only on the MD inserted in the MD 1 slot when using this recording method.

• If “MD Protected” appears, the MD is protected against erasure and cannot be recorded. Press MD 6 to eject the MD, then slide the tab on the side of the MD to close the slot (see page 33).

Playing an MD

You can play all the tracks on an MD in the original order and also play up to three MDs continuously just like CDs. To turn on the system, press POWER.

MD indicators

TAPE

VOLUME

MD 6

POWER

0/)

MULTI JOG

MD/CD 1 – 3

DISC SKIP

Basic Operations

1 Insert an MD.

Insert the MD securely so that it clicks into place. Make sure that the MD indicator lights orange or green.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

With the label side up and the shutter on the right

2 Press the MD button to switch the

function to MD.

continued

Playing an MD (continued)

3 Press CONTINUE repeatedly until

“ALL DISCS” appears.

To play only one MD, press the button until “1 DISC” appears.

4 Press (P.

Play starts from the MD whose MD indicator is lit green.

Playing timeDisc number

Track number

123

MD   1-1 .070

LEVEL SYNC

To start play from another MD, press MD/CD 1 – 3 corresponding to the disc slot number of the desired MD.

TRACK

DISCS

ALL

Tips

• The MD indicators indicate the following. Green: The disc slot is selected or being played. Orange: An MD is inserted in the slot.

• In step 4, you can start playing from any track. 1 Press DISC SKIP to select the desired MD.

The MD indicator of the desired MD lights green.

2 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number

appears.

3 Press (P.

Stop play Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Select an MD

Remove the MD

Adjust the volume

Do this

Press p. Press (P. Press again to

resume play. Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to

go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) until you locate the desired track.

Press 0 or ) during play and release it at the desired point.

•Press MD/CD 1 – 3. Play starts soon after you press the button.

•Press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that the desired MD indicator lights green. Press (P to start playing the MD.

If you press the DISC SKIP button during play, the MD changes and play starts automatically.

Press MD 6. When the MD is ejected, pull it from the slot.

Turn VOLUME.

Listening to the

2 Press PRESET.

radio

First, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see page 6). To turn on the system, press POWER.

STEREO/

POWER

1 Press TUNER repeatedly until the

band you want appears.

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

FM  OO. MHz51

AUTOMANUAL

TAPE

VOLUME

MONO

MANUAL

FM  OO. MHz51

PRESET

3 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the

desired preset station.

Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers.

FM  1O M 51O.Hz

* Station name appears only when you

have labeled the station (see page 55).

Turn off the radio

Adjust the volume

To listen to non-preset radio stations

• Press MANUAL in step 2, then turn MULTI JOG to tune in the desired station (Manual Tuning).

• Press AUTO in step 2, then turn MULTI JOG. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

To cancel Automatic Tuning

Press p.

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the tuner

just by pressing TUNER (Automatic Source Selection).

• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the

supplied antennas.

• When an FM program is noisy, 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.

Do this

Press POWER.

Turn VOLUME.

Turn clockwise for higher preset numbers.

Station name* or frequencyPreset number

PRESET

TUNED STEREO

Basic Operations

Recording from the radio

You can record a radio program on an MD. If you use an MD with tracks already recorded on it, the MD deck automatically locates the end of the recording and starts the new recording from there. If you want to erase recordings, see page 47. To turn on the system, press POWER.

MD indicators

POWER

MD 6

2 Press TUNER repeatedly until the

band you want appears.

3 Press PRESET. 4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the

preset number of the desired station.

Station name* or

Preset number

123

frequency

FM  1O M 51O.Hz

TUNED STEREO

* Station name appears only when you

have labeled the station (see page 55).

5 Press REC/CD-MD SYNC.

The MD deck stands by for recording.

6 Press (P.

Recording starts.

PRESET

MANUAL

1 Insert a recordable MD.

Load an MD following the procedure in “To load an MD.” You can record on any MDs inserted in MD 1 – 3 slots.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

With the label side up and the shutter on the right

TAPE

23456

DISC SKIP

To stop recording

Press p.

To record non-preset radio stations

Press MANUAL in step 3, then turn MULTI

JOG to tune in the desired station.

To load an MD

1 Press the MD button to switch the function

to MD.

2 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly so that the MD

indicator of the slot where a recordable MD is inserted lights green.

3 Press MD 6.

When an MD is already loaded, the loaded MD is ejected and the selected MD is loaded.

When recording is finished

Remove the MD. “TOC Write” flashes and the recorded contents are memorized on the MD.

While “TOC Write” is flashing

Do not move the unit or pull out the AC power cord to ensure complete recording. The deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is flashing.

Tip

If noise is heard while recording an AM (MW/LW, MW/SW) radio station, reorient the AM loop antenna to reduce the noise.

Note

If “MD Protected” appears, the MD is protected against erasure and cannot be recorded. Press MD 6 to eject the MD, then slide the tab on the side of the MD to close the slot (see page 33).

Basic Operations

The CD Player

TAPE

Playing CD tracks repeatedly

–– Repeat Play

You can repeat one CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play.

REPEAT

TAPE

MULTI JOG

Repeating all tracks or a program

Press REPEAT during play until “REPEAT” appears.

You cannot repeat all tracks during All Discs Shuffle Play.

Repeating only one track

While playing the desired track, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears.

You can change the track to be repeated by turning MULTI JOG during play.

You cannot repeat only one track during Shuffle or Program Play.

Playing CD tracks in random order

–– Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order.

CONTINUE

MULTI JOG

1 Insert CDs. 2 Press the CD button to switch the

function to CD.

3 Press SHUFFLE.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

“ALL DISCS”

(All the CDs play in random order.)

“1 DISC”

(The tracks on the CD whose CD 1 6 – CD 3 6 indicator is lit green play in random order.)

CD  . 4-118 716

ALL

DISCS

123

SHUFFLE

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears.

4 When selecting “ALL DISCS,” press

(P. When selecting “1 DISC,” press MD/CD 1 – 3 corresponding to the disc tray number of the desired CD.

“J” appears, and all the tracks play in random order.

To cancel Shuffle Play

TAPE

Press CONTINUE.

Tips

• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by pressing the SHUFFLE button. The CD player shuffles all the tracks including the ones which have been played.

• To skip a track, turn MULTI JOG clockwise.

Note

During All Discs Shuffle Play, you cannot use the repeat function.

Programming CD tracks

–– Program Play

You can make three different programs from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. Each program can contain up to 25 steps. You can make Synchro Recordings of programs on MDs (see page 37).

CONTINUE

DISPLAY

452 8

1 Insert CDs. 2 Press the CD button to switch the

function to CD.

Notes

• You can program tracks only in stop mode.

• Make sure that the total number of tracks and the playing time appear in the display, then go to the next step.

3 Press PROGRAM repeatedly until

the desired program number (“PROGRAM 1” – “PROGRAM 3”) appears.

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Programming CD tracks (continued)

4 Press DISC SKIP to select the

desired CD.

Disc tray number

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5 Turn MULTI JOG to select the

desired track.

The total playing time including the selected track flashes.

Selected disc and track numbers

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Total playing time

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

To cancel programming tracks

Press p at any point from step 4 to 6.

To play a previously created program

Press PROGRAM repeatedly until the desired program number appears, then press (P.

To erase the entire program

Press PROGRAM repeatedly until the program number you want to erase appears, then press p once in stop mode.

To check the programmed track number

In stop mode, press PROGRAM repeatedly until the program number you want to check appears, then press DISPLAY.

Last programmed track

PROGRAM

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6 Press ENTER/YES.

The track is programmed. The total number of programmed steps

appears, followed by the total playing time of the program.

track

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7 To program additional tracks,

repeat steps 4 through 6.

Skip step 4 if you want to select a track from the same CD.

8 Press (P.

All the tracks play in the order you selected.

Total playing timeLast programmed

PROGRAM

Number of total steps

To check the programmed track order

Turn MULTI JOG during Program Play.

To add a track to the program

1 In stop mode, press PROGRAM repeatedly

until the program number you want

appears.

2 Press DISC SKIP to select the desired CD. 3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired

track, then press ENTER/YES. The selected track is added to the end of

the program.

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