Sony DHC-EX880MD, DHC-MD717 Operating Instructions Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

3-864-000-11 (1)

DHC-EX880MD DHC-MD717

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

Never connect two mains leads into a single mains plug.

For TA-EX880/TA-MS717

The mains lead plug of TA-EX880/TA-MS717 is a 2-pin type designed to be connected only to ST-EX880/ST-MS717. Do not connect this plug to any other system or mains supply.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4

Step 2: Setting the time ....................... 12

Step 3: Presetting radio stations ........ 13

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 15

Recording a CD on an MD .................. 17

Playing an MD ...................................... 19

Listening to the radio ........................... 21

Recording from the radio .................... 23

The CD player

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 26

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 26

Programming the CD tracks ............... 27

Using the CD display........................... 29

Labeling a CD ....................................... 30

Checking CD text information ........... 33

The MD deck — Playback

Playing the MD tracks repeatedly ..... 34

Playing the MD tracks in random

order ................................................ 34

Programming the MD tracks .............. 35

Using the MD display.......................... 37

The MD deck — Recording

Before you start recording .................. 38

Types of recording ............................... 39

Recording 3 CDs on 3 separate

MDs ................................................. 41

Recording 3 CDs in succession

on an MD ........................................ 42

Recording your favorite CD tracks

on an MD ........................................ 43

Recording only the first track

on each CD...................................... 46

Recording the current CD track ......... 47

Recording on an MD manually .......... 48

Starting recording with 6 seconds of

prestored audio data ..................... 50

Adjusting the recording level ............. 51

Marking track numbers ....................... 52

Making the space between tracks

3 seconds long ................................ 54

Monaural recording ............................. 55

The MD deck — Editing

Before you start editing ....................... 56

Labeling an MD .................................... 57

Erasing recordings ............................... 60

Moving recorded tracks ...................... 62

Dividing recorded tracks .................... 63

Combining recorded tracks ................ 65

Undoing the last edit ........................... 66

Other Features

Adjusting the sound ............................ 68

Labeling the preset stations ................ 69

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .............................................. 70

Falling asleep to music ........................ 73

Waking up to music ............................. 74

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 76

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional antennas............ 79

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 80

Listening to the sound of digital

components .................................... 82

Recording the sound of digital

components .................................... 83

Connecting the optional

TC-TX770 tape deck* ..................... 84

Recording a CD on a tape with the

optional TC-TX770 tape deck* .....85

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 87

System limitations of MDs.................. 88

Self-diagnosis display function .......... 90

Display messages ................................. 91

Troubleshooting ................................... 94

Specifications ...................................... 100

Index..................................................... 102

* DHC-EX880MD only

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 0 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. This system is designed for easy connection when the components are stacked vertically as shown below. Be sure to stack the components in the same order shown in the illustration to prevent misconnection. The supplied antennas are for indoor use. We recommend connecting an outdoor antenna (optional) to ensure stable reception. See page 79 for connecting outdoor antennas and other optional equipment.

Preparations

1 Take the transport cartridge out of the MD deck. 2 Remove the transit key on the bottom of the CD player. 3 Stack the components vertically in the order shown in the illustration below.

Speaker (right)

FM lead antenna

Tuner

Amplifier

MD deck

CD player

AM loop antenna

Speaker (left)

Rear panel

* Used to connect the optional TC-TX770 tape deck (for DHC-EX880MD only, see page 84).

Preparations

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1 Take the transport cartridge out of the MD

deck. (Pull the cartridge straight toward you, then diagonally upward.)

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Tip

Keep the transport cartridge for future use. When you move the system, insert the cartridge into the lowermost slot of the MD deck in the same manner as when you purchased the system to prevent deck trouble (see page 87).

Note

If you turn on the system without taking out the cartridge, “MD MECHA ERROR” appears. Turn off the system, wait until the clock appears in the display, then take out the cartridge.

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Transport cartridge

Tips

•Keep the transit key for future use. When you move the system, insert the transit key into the hole on the bottom of the CD player and turn it 90° in the same manner as when you purchased the system to prevent CD player trouble (see page 87).

•If you do not remove the transit key, the CD player will not operate correctly.

•If you do not remove the transit key, the CD player will rock when placed on a flat surface.

3 Stack the components vertically in the

order shown in the illustration below (in the order of the CD player, MD deck, amplifier and tuner).

Tuner

Amplifier

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MD deck

2 Remove the transit key on the bottom of

CD player

the CD player.

Turn 90° to the right or left and pull out the key.

Bottom panel of CD player

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

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Connect the audio cords to the jacks

with the same Roman numerals (

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Connect the amplifier to the tuner, CD player and MD deck, using the audio cords (you have four). Match the color of the plugs and the jacks, and insert the plugs firmly, pushing them in all the way.

Not pushed in all the way

Connect the connectors of the

MD deck and CD player, using the optical cable.

1 Take the caps off the connectors

of the MD deck and CD player.

MD deck

N.G. OK

Insert completely

Tip

The audio cords are used to send analog signals between the components.

The signals are sent as follows:

jacks: Radio sound received by the tuner is sent

to the amplifier. jacks: CD sound is sent to the amplifier. jacks: Amplifier sound is sent to the MD deck. jacks: MD sound is sent to the amplifier.

CD player

Pull firmly if tight.

2 Insert the cable plugs.

MD deck

Insert the plugs firmly with the SONY logo facing upward until they click.

CD player

Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM

CONTROL connectors on each component with the same color.

Tuner

Blue

Amplifier

White

MD deck

Black

Connect the flat cord from the top in order of the blue, white, black and red connectors.

Tip

The flat cord is used to send signals and electricity between the components for interlinked operation such as CD Synchro Recording.

Note

Keep the flat cord away from the antennas to prevent noise during radio reception.

Connect the speakers.

The supplied speakers can be used as either the left or right speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to the

SPEAKER terminals of the same color.

Gray* (‘)

CD player

To connect

To disconnect

Red

Push straight in until the connector clicks.

Push in the tabs on both sides of the connector and pull straight out.

Black* (’)

Insert this portion.

* The color of your speaker cords might be

different. See the manual provided with your speaker system for details (except for tourist model).

2 Pull gently on the speaker cord to

make sure it is connected correctly. If the speaker cord pulls out, connect

it again.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

Notes

•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise during radio reception.

•The supplied speakers can be used as either the right or left speakers. Place the speaker connected to the SPEAKER R terminals on the right side, and the speaker connected to the SPEAKER L terminals on the left side of the system.

DHC-MD717 is used for the illustration purpose.

Connect the AM antenna.

The supplied AM antenna has the following structure:

Plastic stand

Left

Connect the amplifier power cord to

the tuner.

Right

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Connect the power cord extending from the rear panel of the amplifier to the power outlet on the rear panel of the tuner. This supplies power to the amplifier.

Tourist model

Other models

Antenna The antenna is the proper shape and length for receiving AM radio waves, so do not remove or roll up the antenna.

1 Remove only the twisted portion

(

) of the antenna from the

plastic stand.

2 Set up the stand.

3 Insert the antenna cord into the AM

antenna terminals.

For DHC-EX880MD

FM75

Insert this portion.

For DHC-MD717

2 Insert the antenna cord into the FM

antenna terminal.

4 Pull gently on the antenna cord to

make sure it is connected correctly. If the antenna cord pulls out, connect

it again.

Connect the FM antenna.

The supplied FM lead antenna has the following structure:

A : The antenna cord receives signals

along its entire length, so do not roll up the cord.

B : Insert this portion into the antenna

terminal.

1 Remove the cover from portion B

(for DHC-MD717 only).

Insert this portion.

Cover

For DHC-EX880MD

FM75

For DHC-MD717

3 Pull gently on the antenna cord to

make sure it is connected correctly. If the antenna cord pulls out, connect

it again.

Adjust the operating voltage (for

DHC-MD717 only).

Before connecting the power cord, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the tuner and amplifier to the position of the local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V220-240V

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

2 Fasten the antenna cord with a tack

or tape.

Connect the tuner power cord to a

wall outlet.

Plug Adapter (for DHC-MD717 only)

If the plug of this unit does not fit your wall outlet, attach the supplied adapter on to the plug.

Extend the FM antenna.

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After selecting and tuning in the FM stations in step 4 of “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 13, fasten the antenna to a wall or the ceiling as follows:

1 Hold the tip of the antenna to find

an orientation that provides good reception.

When fastening the antenna to a wall, select the wall that provides the best reception.

Fasten with a tack or tape.

Do not tie the cord.

N.G.

Curtain rail

Find the AM antenna position and

orientation that provides the best reception, such as near a window.

Arranging the components side by side

Once you have finished the connections, you can rearrange the components as desired.

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Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Always insert the batteries from the ’ end as shown in the illustration.

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R6 (size AA) batteries

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note

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

Step 2: Setting the time

You can set the time while the system is off. You must set the time beforehand to use the timer-recording and other timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the DHC-EX880MD, and a 12-hour system for DHC-MD717. The DHC-EX880MD is used for illustration purpose.

N/n

DISPLAY

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The day indication (“SUN”) flashes.

2 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER and

set the day, then press ENTER/YES.

The hour indication flashes.

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2,3,4

3 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER and

set the hour, then press ENTER/YES.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER and

set the minute, then press ENTER/YES.

The clock starts working.

If you made a mistake

Press N or n until the indication you wish to change (day, hour, minute) flashes, then change the setting.

To change the preset time

You can also set and change the time while the system is on.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER until

“CLOCK” appears.

3 Press ENTER/YES. 4 Perform steps 2 to 4 of “Setting the time”.

If the system is off, start over from step 1 of “Setting the time”.

To show the time

The built-in clock constantly shows the time in the tuner display while the system is off. To show the time while the system is on, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Normal display ˜ Clock display*

* The clock display returns to the normal display

after about eight seconds. The time cannot be displayed constantly while the system is on.

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).

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. The DHC-EX880MD lets you preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW. The DHC-MD717 lets you preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

For DHC-EX880MD

For DHC-MD717

4,5,7

6,8

2 Press BAND repeatedly until the

band you want appears in the display.

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

DHC-EX880MD:

FM n MW n LW

DHC-MD717:

FM n AM

3 For DHC-EX880MD:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO TUNING” appears.

For DHC-MD717:

Press AUTO.

4 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER.

Turn MULTI CONTROLLER slightly, then release it. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

To stop scanning, press TUNING MODE (for DHC-EX880MD) or AUTO (for DHC-MD717).

MANUAL

6,8

Tuning in a radio station you wish to preset

1 Press 1/u (power) to turn on the

system.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

Storing the radio station

5 Press MENU/NO, then turn

MULTI CONTROLLER until “Memory ?” appears.

6 Press ENTER/YES. 7 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER and

select the desired preset number.

For DHC-EX880MD:

Select from 1 to 20 for FM, 1 to 10 for MW, or 1 to 10 for LW.

For DHC-MD717:

Select from 1 to 20 for FM, or 1 to 10 for AM.

8 Press ENTER/YES.

“Complete” appears and the station is stored.

To tune in a radio station with a weak signal

For DHC-EX880MD:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “TUNING” appears in step 3, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

For DHC-MD717:

Press MANUAL in step 3, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

When you have tuned in the station, continue from step 5.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 2.

To change the AM tuning interval (DHC-MD717 only)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down the ENTER/ YES button, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tips

•The preset stations are retained for a day even if you pull out the power cord or if a power interruption occurs.

•You can label the preset stations (see page 69).

9 Repeat steps 2 to 8 to store other

stations.

Basic Operations

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Playing a CD

You can play up to three CDs in a row. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to

turn on the system.

1/u

(power)

CD 1 – 3 buttons

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1 Press any § on the CD player and

place a CD on the disc tray.

The disc tray opens.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Press the same § again to close the tray. To load other CDs, press a different § and place the CD in the disc tray.

2 Press FUNCTION >/. on the

amplifier repeatedly to switch the function to CD.

3 Press CONTINUE on the CD player

repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

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

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1/u

(power)

D.SKIP

=/+

VOL (+/–)

4 Press ·∏ on the CD player (or

CD · on the remote).

The selected CD1–3 button lights green and play starts.

Track number

Disc tray number

To start play from a different CD or to play only one CD, press the CD1–3 button for the tray containing the desired disc. Play starts from the CD whose number was pressed.

Playing time

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Playing a CD (continued)

To Do this

Stop play Press p. Pause Press ·∏ (or CD P on the

Select a track Turn SELECTOR clockwise (to

Find a point in Press 0 or ) during play a track and release it at the desired

Select a CD • Press CD 1 – 3. Play starts

Remove a CD Press § of the desired CD1–3. Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL

volume

remote). Press again to resume play.

go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you locate the desired track (or press CD + or = on the remote). While “ALL DISCS” is selected, turn and hold SELECTOR to locate other discs and select tracks.

point. “—OVER—” appears at the end of the CD.

when the button is pressed.

• Press DISC SKIP (or CD D.SKIP on the remote) repeatedly so that the CD1–3 button is lit green. Press ·∏ (or CD · on the remote) to play the selected CD.

If you press DISC SKIP (or CD D.SKIP on the remote) during play, the selected CD changes and the new CD is played.

or on the remote).

Tips

•You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing

·∏ (or CD · on the remote) or the CD1–3 buttons if a CD is loaded on the tray (Automatic Source Selection).

•You can also select and start playing a track in step 4.

1Press DISC SKIP (or CD D.SKIP on the remote)

and select the desired CD.

2Turn SELECTOR (or press CD = or + on

the remote) until the desired track number appears.

3Press ·∏ (or CD · on the remote).

•The CD 1 – 3 button indicators have the following meanings when lit:

Green: The disc tray is selected or the CD loaded

on the tray is playing.

Orange: A CD is loaded on the tray.

•When a CD is loaded on the tray, the CD 1 – 3 indicator for the tray is lit orange.

•If a CD is not loaded to any of CD 1 – 3, “NO DISC” appears.

Note

Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause CD player trouble. Always close the tray by pressing the § button for the tray.

Recording a CD on an

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You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. If the MD is partially recorded, recording starts after the last recorded track. To erase the recorded contents, see “Erasing recordings” on page 60. In addition, you can also select the recording method to suit your purpose. (See “Types of recording” on page 39.) If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.

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Step 1: Preparing the CD player

1 Press any § on the CD player and

place a CD on the disc tray.

The disc tray opens.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Press the same § again to close the tray.

2 Press FUNCTION >/. on the

amplifier repeatedly to switch the function to CD.

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CD 1 – 3 buttons

3 Press DISC SKIP on the CD player

(or CD D.SKIP on the remote) repeatedly until the CD 1 – 3 button you want lights green.

4 Press CONTINUE on the CD player

repeatedly until “1DISC” appears.

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Recording a CD on an MD (continued)

Step 2: Recording

5 Press PUSH OPEN on the MD deck

and open the door.

6 Insert a recordable MD to MD 1 of

the MD deck and close the door.

Note

When using CD Synchro Recording, you can only record the MD loaded to MD 1.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

With the label side up

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until “NORMAL ?” appears.

9 Press ENTER/YES on the MD deck.

The MD deck stands by for recording and the CD is in pause for playback.

To cancel recording

Press p on the MD deck during steps 7 to 10.

To stop recording

Press p on the MD deck.

Ejecting an MD

If an MD is already loaded to MD 1, eject it as follows: 1Press §.

The MD appears at the slot.

2Press PUSH OPEN and open the door of the MD

deck, then remove the MD from the slot.

When recording is completed

Press § and eject the MD. “TOC Writing” flashes and the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated.

While “TOC Writing” is flashing

Do not move the deck or pull out the power cord to ensure the complete recording. The deck is currently updating the Table of Contents (TOC).

If the MD runs out of recording time

The CD player and MD deck both stop.

Tip

If you record on an unrecorded or completely erased (see page 61) MD, the disc title assigned to the CD (see page 30) is copied as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy).

However, CD text information is not copied in some cases.

Note

If the MD is record-protected, “Protected” appears and the MD cannot be recorded. Press § and eject the MD, then slide close the tab at the side of the MD to cover the hole (see page 39).

10 Press ·∏ on the MD deck (or

MD P on the remote).

Recording starts. The CD player and MD deck both stop

when the recording is completed.

Playing an MD

1 Press PUSH OPEN and open the

door of the MD deck.

You can play up to three MDs in a row. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to

turn on the system.

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MD 1 – 3

buttons

SELECTOR

1/u

(power)

2 Insert an MD and close the door.

Insert the MD until the MD 1 – 3 button to the right of the slot is lit orange.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

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3 Press FUNCTION >/. on the

amplifier repeatedly to switch the function to MD.

4 Press CONTINUE on the MD deck

repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

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

5 Press ·∏ on the MD deck (or

MD · on the remote).

The selected MD 1 – 3 button lights green and play starts.

Track number

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D.SKIP

VOL (+/–)

Disc number

Playing time

To start play from a different MD or to play only one MD, press the MD 1 – 3 button for the slot containing the desired disc. Play starts from the MD whose number was pressed.

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Playing an MD (continued) Tips

•You can switch from another source to the MD deck and start playing a MD just by pressing ·∏

To Do this

Stop play Press p. Pause Press ·∏ (or MD P on the

remote). Press again to resume play.

Select a track Turn SELECTOR clockwise (to

go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you locate the desired track (or press MD + or = on the remote).

Find a point in Press 0 or ) during play a track and release it at the desired

point.

Select an MD • Press MD 1 – 3. Play starts

when the button is pressed.

• Press DISC SKIP (or MD D.SKIP on the remote) so that the MD 1 – 3 button is lit green. Press ·∏ (or MD · on the remote) to play the selected MD.

If you press DISC SKIP (or MD D.SKIP on the remote) during play, the selected MD changes and the new MD is played.

Remove an MD 1 Press PUSH OPEN and open

the door of the MD deck.

2 Press § and remove the MD

from the slot.

Adjust the Turn VOLUME (or press VOL volume

or on the remote).

(or MD · on the remote) or the MD 1 – 3 buttons if an MD is loaded in the slot (Automatic Source Selection).

•You can also select and start playing a track in step 5.

1 Press DISC SKIP (or MD D.SKIP on the remote)

2 Turn SELECTOR (or press MD = or + on

3 Press ·∏ (or MD · on the remote).

•The MD 1 – 3 button indicators have the following meanings when lit.

Green: The slot is selected or the MD loaded in

Orange: An MD is loaded in the slot.

•When an MD is loaded in the slot, the MD 1 – 3 indicator for the slot is lit orange.

•If an MD is not loaded to any of MD 1 – 3, “NO DISC” appears.

and select the desired MD.

the remote) until the desired track number appears.

the slot is playing.

Listening to the radio

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MANUAL

VOL (+/–)

MONO/ STEREO

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 13). You can also tune in the desired station manually (see “Listening to non-preset radio stations” on page 22). If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.

For DHC EX880MD

1/u

(power)

STEREO/

MONO

For DHC-MD717

1/u

(power)

AUTO

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Listening to the radio (continued)

Listening to non-preset radio stations

1 Press BAND repeatedly until the

band you want appears.

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

DHC-EX880MD:

FM n MW n LW

DHC-MD717:

FM n AM

2 For DHC-EX880MD:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly (or press PRESET on the remote) until “PRESET” appears.

For DHC-MD717:

Press PRESET.

3 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER (or

press PRESET –/+ on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

Station name* or frequency

* The station name is displayed only when

you have assigned a name to the preset station (see page 69).

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u (power). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL remote).

Preset number

or on the

For DHC-EX880MD: Manual Tuning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly (or MANUAL on the remote) until “TUNING” appears in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

Automatic Tuning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly (or AUTO on the remote) until “AUTO TUNING” appears in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER slightly and release it.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.

For DHC-MD717: Manual Tuning

Press MANUAL in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

Automatic Tuning

Press AUTO in step 2, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER slightly and release it.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.

To cancel Automatic Tuning

Press TUNING MODE (DHC-EX880MD only) or AUTO again.

Tips

•You can switch from another source to the tuner just by pressing BAND (Automatic Source Selection).

•To improve broadcast reception, reorient or move the supplied antennas near a window or outdoors.

If broadcast reception does not improve, we recommend using an optional outdoor antenna (see page 79).

•When an FM stereo program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO (or press MONO/STEREO on the remote) so that “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.

Recording from the

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MANUAL

radio

— Manual Recording

For DHC-MD717

1/u

(power)

AUTO

You can analog record a radio program on an MD. If the MD is partially recorded, recording starts after the last recorded track. To erase recorded contents, see “Erasing recordings” on page 60. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.

For DHC-EX880MD

1/u

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Basic Operations

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Recording from the radio (continued)

1 Press PUSH OPEN on the MD deck

and open the door.

2 Insert a recordable MD and close the

door.

With the arrow pointing toward the deck

With the label side up

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3 Press BAND on the tuner repeatedly

until the band you want appears.

4 For DHC-EX880MD:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.

For DHC-MD717:

Press PRESET.

5 Turn MULTI CONTROLLER (or

press PRESET –/+ on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

7 Press DISPLAY on the MD deck so

that the level meter appears, then turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.

For details, see “Adjusting the recording level” on page 51.

8 Press ·∏ on the MD deck (or

MD P on the remote).

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on the MD deck.

When recording is completed

Press § and eject the MD. “TOC Writing” flashes and the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated.

While “TOC Writing” is flashing

Do not move the deck or pull out the power cord to ensure the complete recording. The deck is currently updating the Table of Contents (TOC).

Tip

If noise is heard while recording an AM radio program, move the AM antenna to reduce the noise.

Note

If the MD is record-protected, “Protected” appears and the MD cannot be recorded. Press § to eject the MD and slide close the tab at the side of the MD to cover the hole (see page 39).

Station name* or frequency

* The station name is displayed only when

you have assigned a name to the preset station (see page 69).

6 Press the REC 1 – 3 button for the

slot containing the recordable MD.

The MD deck stands by for recording.

Preset number

Recording non-preset radio stations

For DHC-EX880MD: Manual Tuning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “TUNING” appears in step 4 (or press MANUAL on the remote), then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

Automatic Tuning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO TUNING” appears in step 4 (or press AUTO on the remote), then turn MULTI CONTROLLER slightly and release it.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.

For DHC-MD717: Manual Tuning

Press MANUAL in step 4, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER to tune in the desired station.

Automatic Tuning

Press AUTO in step 4, then turn MULTI CONTROLLER slightly and release it.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.

To cancel Automatic Tuning

Press TUNING MODE (DHC-EX880MD only) or AUTO again.

Basic Operations

The CD player

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, “1DISC” Shuffle Play and Program Play.

REPEAT

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P+=p

Playing all tracks or a program repeatedly

/ Press REPEAT during play until

“REPEAT” appears.

You cannot perform Repeat Play for “ALL DISCS” during Shuffle Play.

Repeating a single track

/ Press REPEAT repeatedly while

playing the track you want to repeat until “REPEAT 1” appears.

You can change the repeated track by pressing CD = or + on the remote (or turning SELECTOR on the CD player) during play.

You cannot repeat a single track during Shuffle Play and Program Play.

=/+

Playing the CD tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

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

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1 Place a CD (CDs) on each disc tray. 2 Press FUNCTION >/. repeatedly

to switch the function to CD.

3 Press SHUFFLE.

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

“ALL DISCS” ˜ “1DISC”

(All the CDs play in random order.)

(A single CD whose CD 1 – 3 button lights green plays in random order.)

To cancel Repeat Play

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

4 If you selected “ALL DISCS”, press

·∏ (or CD · on the remote). If you selected “1DISC”, press the CD 1 – 3 button for the tray containing the desired CD.

J appears, then all the tracks play in random order.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CONTINUE.

Tips

• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by pressing SHUFFLE. All tracks including those already played on one disc (1DISC) or on all discs (ALL DISCS) are played in random order.

• To skip a track, turn SELECTOR clockwise (or press CD + on the remote). You cannot return to the previous track.

Note

You cannot use Repeat Play during Shuffle Play for “ALL DISCS”.

Programming the CD tracks

— Program Play

You can make up to three programs of up to 25 tracks each from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. You can also record the programs you made (see pages 43 to 45).

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1 Place a CD (CDs) on each disc tray. 2 Press FUNCTION >/. repeatedly

to switch the function to CD.

Notes

• You can only program CD tracks while the CD player is in stop mode.

• Wait for the total number of tracks on the CD and the playing time to appear, then proceed to the next step.

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Programming the CD tracks (continued)

7 To program additional tracks,

repeat steps 4 to 6.

3 Press PROGRAM repeatedly so that

one of “PROGRAM-1” to “PROGRAM-3” appears.

4 Press DISC SKIP (or CD D.SKIP on

the remote) to select the desired CD.

CD tray number

5 Turn SELECTOR (or press CD =

or + on the remote) until the desired track number appears.

The selected CD and track numbers flash.

Selected CD and track numbers

Total playing time

6 Press ENTER/YES (or PROGRAM

on the remote).

The track is programmed. The total number of the programmed tracks (steps) appears, followed by the last programmed track number and the total playing time of all the programmed tracks. If you have made a mistake, press CLEAR to erase the last programmed track.

8 Press ·∏ (or CD · on the

remote).

All the tracks play in the order you selected.

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

To cancel the programming operation

Press p during steps 4 to 6.

To play an already prepared program

Press PROGRAM repeatedly until the desired program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3) appears, then press ·∏ (or CD · on the remote).

To clear the entire program

Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode until the desired program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3) appears, then press p.

To check the total number of the programmed tracks

Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode until the desired program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3) appears, then press DISPLAY.

The total number of the programmed tracks and the total playing time appear.

To check the program order

Turn SELECTOR clockwise (or press CD + on the remote) during Program Play.

The tracks appear in the order programmed, and Program Play starts from the point where you release SELECTOR.

Last track Total playing time

To add a track to the program

P+=p

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DISPLAY

1 Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode

until the desired program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3) appears.

2 Press DISC SKIP (or CD D.SKIP on the

remote) until the desired CD appears.

3 Turn SELECTOR (or press CD = or +

on the remote) until the track number you want to add appears, then press ENTER/YES (or PROGRAM on the remote).

The selected track is added to the end of the program.

To clear a track from the end of the program

1 Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode

until the desired program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3) appears.

2 Press CLEAR.

Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program.

Tips

• To program the entire CD as one step of the program, press ENTER/YES (or PROGRAM on the remote) while “AL” is displayed in step 4.

• When you want to record the program, see “Recording your favorite CD tracks on an MD” (see page 43).

• The program you made remains after the Program Play has finished. To play the same program again, select the program number (PROGRAM-1 to 3), then press ·∏ (or CD · on the remote). However, when you make a recording with the Hit Parade feature (see page 46), PROGRAM-3 is erased.

• If you press any § and open a disc tray, the tracks on the CD in that tray are erased from the programs.

• “Step Full” appears when you try to program 26 or more tracks. In addition, “--m--s” appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a track whose number is 21 or over.

Using the CD display

You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD.

/ Press DISPLAY during play.

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

Elapsed playing time on the current track

Remaining time on the current track

Remaining time on the current CD*

Track title*2 (only for CDs with CD text)

*1 The remaining time on the CD is not displayed

during Program or Shuffle Play.

*2 “No Name” appears for CDs without CD text.

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Using the CD display (continued)

To check the number of tracks on the CD and the total playing time

Press DISPLAY in normal or Shuffle Play stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Number of tracks and total playing time

Disc title*

* “No Name” appears, followed by “

for CDs without a disc title. In addition, if you press DISPLAY for a CD with CD text containing the artist name, the disc title is displayed scrolling in the display followed by the artist name, then the display returns to the number of tracks and the total playing time.

Tip

“--m--s” appears when you check the remaining time of a track whose number is 21 or over.

DISC-1 ”

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo

You can create disc titles of up to 20 characters and symbols each for up to 100 CDs. These titles are stored in the system memory, and appear when the CD is loaded. When you record a CD to an unrecorded MD, the disc title on the CD is copied as the disc title on the MD (Disc Memo Copy).

Notes

•If you label a CD for which “CD-TEXT” appears in the CD player display, the disc title appears in place of the CD-TEXT title.

• When labeling CDs for the first time, be sure to perform the operations in “Erasing all disc titles stored in the system memory” on page 32 beforehand.

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Sony DHC-EX880MD, DHC-MD717 Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Step 2: Setting the time

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

Playing an MD

Listening to the radio

The CD player

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

Playing the CD tracks in random order

Programming the CD tracks

Using the CD display

Labeling a CD