Sony HCD-241 User Manual

3-757-867-21(2)

Compact Disc

Deck Receiver

Operating Instructions

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H CD-241

© 1994 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

CAUTION

BISK OF ELECIRIC SHOCK

OO NOT OPEN

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 I the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

• The >5 Mphicnl »ymK»!» are on the roar enclosure.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the 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.

Owner's Record

The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

HCD-241 Serial No. _____________

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part IS 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 detemiined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by i>ne 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 connectc*d.

—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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this pnxluct will increase eye hazard.

For the customers In Canada

CAUTION----------------------------------------------------

TO PREVENT ELEtTTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREN'ENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS.

Precautions

This unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of an amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5<ompact disc player.

Before operating this unit, be careful about the followings.

On safety

•Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

On installation

•Place the unit on a level surface.

•EX) not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

•Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit. Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation. EX) not place the unit on a soft surface, such as a rug that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

•Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its components.

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. EX> not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On repacking

EX) not throw away the carton and the packing material. It makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.

On moisture condensation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD section. Should this occur, the CD section will not operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

For detailed precautions, see the leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS". (Model for U.S.A.)

Note on the Transit Key

The transit key on the bottom exterior of the HCD-241 protects the optical system against shock during transportation. Before operating the unit, be sure to remove the key by following the instructions on the label, and store it in a safe place.

When transporting the unit, re-install the key by following the instructions below.

1Remove all the discs from the CD section.

2Press = to close the disc tray and wait for "¿P (orS^, to disappear in the display.

3Turn the power off.

4 Insert the key into*its original hole and lock it in place.

Table of Contents

Remote Commander

Introduction
Precautions................................................................................		3
Note on the Transit key.........................................................		3
Getting Started
Remote commander..................................................................		4
Hooking up the system.............................................................		5
Using Your Stereo
Adjusting the audio...................................................................		7
Volume adjustment...............................................................		7
Sound quality adjustment......................................................		7
Selecting a Program Source......................................................		7
Receiving broadcasts................................................................		8
Storing station frequencies into memory..............................		9
Tuning in a stored station.......................	v..............................	^
Playing back tapes (on cither deck A or B)............................		10
Recording on tapes (Deck B).................................................		11
Dubbing tapes (from deck A to B).........................................		12
Playing the discs - Continuous play.......................................		13
Information display.............................................................		14
Selecting a desired disc.......................................................		15
Locating a particular selection............................................		15
Locating a particular point in a selection...........................		15
Playing in a random order - Shuffle play...............................		16
Shuffle play on specified disc - Select shuffle play............		16
Playing in a desired order - Program play..............................		17
Designating the total playing time - Time edit......................		19
Playing repeatedly - Repeat play............................................		20
General
Maintenance...........................................................................		21
Specifications..........................................................................		22
Troubleshtwting......................................................................		23

The remote commander supplied with thi> unit can contn>l the unit from a distance.

Battery life

About half a year of normal operation can be expected when using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries. When the batteries are exhausted, the remote commander can no longer operate the unit. If this happens, replace lx>th batteric*s with new ones.

To avoid battery leakage

When the commander is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.

Inserting the batteries into the remote commander

Hooking Up the System

This section describes about the antenna and speaker connections. Also, it shows about the connection with the other audio equipments.

•Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure power is off.

•Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks are for right channel (R) and white ones for the left channel (L).

•The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.

•Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and power cords away from the AM loop antenna and the tuner's antenna lead-in to avoid possible noise pickup.

The numbers correspond to the following details.	Speaker system
	Right Left

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4	to a wall outlet	HCD-241

O FM wire antenna (supplied)

For better FM reception

Outdoor FM antenna

Hooking Up the System

IO AM loop antenna (supplied)	For better AM reception
	To attach to a wall
	Extend a 6 to 15-meter
	insulated wire out of doors.

the supplied AM loop antenna.

O Speaker cords

\VV For left speaker

For right speaker

I Adding other audio equipments to your system

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		Selecting a Program
Adjusting the Audio		Source

The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.

Volume Adjustment

To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control clockwise.

To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise.

Note

When listening with headphones connected to the HEADPHONES jack, no sound can be heard from the speaker system.

Sound Quality Adjustment

To adjust tone quality

Adjust the 5-BAND STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls according to:

•Personal preference

•The room acoustics. For instance, playback in a room with padded walls or furniture will probably sound better with the high frequencies boosted.

•Program quality. If reproduction contains hiss, cutting the higher frequencies will improve playback.

Function of the graphic equalizer controls too Hz: Boosts or cuts bass.

330 Hz: Adjusts the power, spaciousness and warmth of the sound.

1 kHz: Provides more presence for vocals.

3.3 kHz: Boosts a brighter sound or reduces stridency.

10 kHz: Highlights the delicate quality of instrumental sound.

For personal listening

Connect headphones to the HEADPHONES jack. No sound is heard from the speakers.

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Select the program source.				Ci]
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VIDEO/MD	TAPE	CO	TUNER	PHONO

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Phono record	PHONO
Radio Broadcast	TUNER
Compact disc	CD
Taped program	TAPE
Video program	VIDEO/MD
/Mini Disc

Automatic function selection

Since the function is selected automatically by starting the radio reception or playback, it is not necessary to select the program source with the function selectors.

Receiving Broadcasts

This section describes about the various convenient ways of tuning.

Before reception, be sure to connect the supplied AM and FM antenna.

Press DUAL MODE TUNING - or -f.

For a lower	For a higher
frequency	frequency

• Tuning in automatically

Keep pressing DUAL MODE TUNING - or + for about 1 second.

When a station is received, the automatic tuning stops.

To stop automatic tuning

Press DUAL MODE TUNING - or +.

• Tuning in manually

Press DUAL MODE TUNING - or + to select the staion.

Repeat step 3 until the desired station is received.

Indicators in the display

• "TUNED” appears when a station is tuned in.

• "STEREO" appears when an FM stereo program of sufficient signal strength is received.

When an FM stereo program is noisy

If the stereo program is noisy, press the STEREO/MONO button to change the mode over the MONO. This eliminates the stereo effect, but the noise will be reduced.

To return to the stereo mode, press the STEREO/MONO button again.

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is preset at the factory to 10 kHz to match the frequency allocation system of your country. To change the interval to 9 kHz, prtKeed as follows.

1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit. 2 Press TUNER.

3 Set the BAND selector to AM.

4 Press ther POWER switch to turn the unit off.

5 While pressing the DUAL MODE TUNING + button, press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.

To reset the interval to 10 kHz, follow the same prwedure.

Note

When the interv'al is changed, all stored stations will be erased from the memory. After changing the interval, be sure to store the stations again.

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