Sony HCD-541 User Manual
Compact Disc
Deck Receiver
3-7S8-222-51(1)
Operating Instructions
HCD-541
01994 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
For the customers in U.S.A.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
nSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION. TO RaSUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIREO SERVICE PERSONNEL.
OONOTOPEN I
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" withindieproduct'sendosurethat
maybe of sufficientmagnitudetoconstitute
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.
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 ener^i 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 coimected.
— 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 product will
increase eye hazard.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Artide 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
dose 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-541 Serial No._____________________
For the customers in other countries
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.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
The following caution label is located inside the unit.
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Precautions
This unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of a
control amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5-compact
disc player.
Before operating this unit, be careful about the followings.
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fidl into the unit unplug
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassiemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
On installation
• Place the unit on a level surfece.
• Do 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.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet.
On cleaning tKe cabinet
Gean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol
or benzine.
On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing material It
makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.
Note on the Transit Key
The transit key on the bottom exterior of the HCD-541
protects the optical system against shock during
transportation. Before operating the unit, be sure to remove
the k^ by following the instruction on the label and store it
in a safe place.
When transporting the unit, re-install the k^ by following
the instruction below.
1 Remove all discs from the CD section.
2 Press — to close the disc tray and wait for "¿7 (or^,^.
to disappear in the display.
3 Turn the power off.
4 Insert the key into its original hole and lock it in place.
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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 condeitse 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.
Differences by Model and Area
This instruction manual covers SA-W541 / SA-W542 supplied
with the HCD-541. The differences among them are as
foUows.
Wiiere purchased
U.S.A. SA-W541/SA-W542
Other countries
Model
SA-W542
Table of Contents
Remote Commander
Introduction
Precautions
Note on the transit key
Getting Started
Remote commander .............—...
Hooking up the system...............--------------------
Using Your Stereo
Setting the super woofer —...............
Operating SA-W541/SA-W542
Sheeting the level meter.—..................................................7
Adjusting the phase
Adjusting die audio
Adjusting the super woofer level......._______..........
Volume adjustment
Adjusting balance.— _______................
Adjusting the bass and the treble sound........
Getting ready for dolby surround sound..................
Placement of speakos and selecting the PRO LOGIC
Adjusting the speaker volume —
Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers.—.—.....11
Selecting a program source —.........................______________12
Listening with the surround effect
Receiving broadcasts
Storing station frequencies into топоту ..........------------------14
Tuning in a stored station
Scanning the stored station
Playing back tapes (on either deck A or B) —.....------------------16
Playing back both decks in succession - RÎelay play-----------.....17
Playing back autonuitically after rewinding •
Auto play--------.....—...............— ------------------—............ 18
Recording on tapes (Deck B)......—....—....
Dubbing tapes (from deck A to B)..—...........
Playing the discs - Continuous play...—......
Information display —......
Selecting a desired disc
Locating a particular selection .....
Locating a particular point in a selection ......
Playing in a random order • Shuffle play.......
Shuffle play on specified disc • Select shuffle play
Playing in a desired order • Program play
Designating the total pla}dng time • Time edit
Playing repeatedly - Repeat play....
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The remote commander supplied with this unit can control
HCD-541 and SA-W541/SA-W542 from a distance.
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Battery life
About half a year of normal operation can be expected when
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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 both batteries with new ones.
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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
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1 Open the cover.
2 Insert two size-A A (R6)
batteries with correct
polarity.
General
Maintenance
Specifications.......................................................................30
Troubleshooting...................................................................31
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Hooking Up the System
This section describes about the antenna and ì
connections for SA'W541 /SA-W542. Also, it shows about the connection with the other
audio equipments.
• Connect the AC power cord last. Make stu% 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). And also, red plup and jacks are for REAR terminal
and white ones for CENTER terminal. Black plu^ and jacks are for SUPER WOOFER
terminal.
• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jades. A loose connection may
cause hum and noise.
• Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and power cords away ftom the AM loop antenna
and the tuner's antenna lead-in to avoid posrible noise pickup.
O FM wire antenna (supplied)
For better FM reception
Outdoor FM antenna (75-ohm coaxial cable)
Hooking Up the System
O AM loop antenna (supplied)
O Speaker cords
For better AM reception
To attach to a wail
O System control cord (Supplied)
Extend a 6 to 15*meter
insulated wire out of door(s).
it is also necessary to connect
the supplied AM loop antenna.
O Audio connecting
cord (Supplied)
For left speaker
For right speaker
Adding other audio equipments to your system
vat (for playback) MD or VOt
Push in until
it dicks
To disconnect« puli out
while pressing here
Turntable system
Monitor TV
Setting the Super Woofer
Operating SA-W541/SA-W542
After turning on the unit by pressing SYSTEM POWER,
press SUPER WOOFER on HCD-541 or SUPER WOOFER
ON/OFF on the remote commander to on.
Selecting the Level Meter
The level meters show the power output level of the left
channel and right duinnel independently.
You can turn off and on the level meters by pressing the
LEVELMETER.
Adjusting the Phase
The phase polarity is normal when the PHASE indicator is
not Ut. However, depending on the speakers combined with
this unit and its insbdlation position, ffie reverse setting may
sometimes provide a better bass reproduction. Please select
the setting which provides the bass reproduction that suits
your preference by pressing PHASE on the remote
commander while listening to the sound in your listening
position.
For porsonal listening
Connect headphone to the HEADPHONES jack. No sound
is heard from the speakers.
Notes
* The super woof« is automatically turned off in the
№ONO mode and it can not be controlled.
• Hace the super woofer directly on the floor.
If your floor is made of wood, to obtain high-quality bass
sound, we recommend that you attach the supplied ftet to
the bcrttom comers of Are super woofer for greater
stabilitv.
Adjusting the Audio
Volume Adjustment [B]
Adjusting Balance
Adjusting the Super Woofer Level [aJ
SUPERWOOFER LEVEL
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Press SUPER WOOFER so that the indicator lights and
press LEVEL - or -t- to adjust the super woofer level.
The super woofer level is indicated on the display.
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Adjusting the Bass and the Treble Sound ¡D
Before adjusting the tone level, press TONE/LEVEL so that
the TONE indicator lights.
BASS/REAR
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Press BASS/REAR -t- to enhance the BASS sound.
Press BASS/REAR - to attenuate the BASS sound.
The adjusted level is indicated on the display.
TREBLE/CENTER
b
Press TREBLE/CENTER to enhance the TREBLE
sound.
Press TREBLE/CENTER- to attenuate the TREBLE
sound.
The adjusted level is indicated on the display.
Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound
This section describes about selecting the speaker
configuration and then adjusting the speal^ volume and the
delay time of the rear speakers so that you can enjc^ the
Dolby surround sound.
Placement of Speakers and Selecting the PRO
LOGIC MODE
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder has the same
functions for playback» such as movie theaters and gives a
theater-like experience in )^our listening room» naturally
reproducing the audio sound field.
The HCE)-541 incorporates a decoder which reproduces the
spedally encoded surround sound of DoH^ surround video
programs.
In the Dolby surround mode» select the speaker operation
mode according to your speaker configuration by pressing
DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE: NORMAL, WIDE» PHANTOM
or 3CH.
With this unit, it is recommended to select NORMAL mode.
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WIDE mode
Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker.
PHANTOM mode
Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround
program source without using a center spe^r. The sound
of the center channel is output from the front (L and R)
speakers.
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NORMAL mode
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Select this mode if you use a small center speaker. The bass
sound of the center channel is output from the front
speakers, as a small speaker cannot produce enough bass.
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3CH. (Channel) LOGIC mode
Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround
program source only wifit the front and center speakers. The
sound of the rear clumnel is output from the front (L and R)
speakers.
Even for video software which does not carry the ODr«jBy«a—amark
Some commercially available software may have Dohy
surround processed sound tracks even though it is not so
indicated on the package. ^
Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
4 Press T.TONE to set to on.
To enjoy the sunound sound to the maximum on playing
any program sources, adjust the front, rear, and center (if
connected ) speakers to the same volume level The
adjustment must be done with a test tone in the DOLBY
SURROUND mode, but the level once adjusted can be used
for all surround modes.
You can adjust the volume level from your listening position
1^ using the remote commander.
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MASTER
VOLUME
TREBLE/CENTER-/+
MASTER
VOLUME
"TEST TONE" appears on the display and the test
tone will be heard from each speaker in the
foUowing order.
In NORMAL or WIDE mode:
LEFT(front)—► CENTER —i
In PHANTOM mode:
In 3CH mode:
LEFT(front)^—•
) Adjust the volume level so that the sound
from each speaker will be the same level at
the listening position.
i To adjust the volume balance between the
left and right front speakers.
Rotate BALANCE on the main unit while the sound
is heard from the front speakers.
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REAR(L+R)-
► FRONT(L+R)-
-REAR(L+R)
CENTER*
■RIGHT(front)
RIGHT(front)
Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON.
"SURROUND ON" and "DOLBY SUR" appear on the
display.
Press SURROUND MODE so tiuit "DOLBY
SUR" appears on the display.
Select the Dolby pro logic mode with the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE buttons on the
main unit according to your speaker system.
The selected mode is displayed.
I To adjust the level of center speaker(s)
(except for PHANTOM mode).
Press CENTER VOL/TV VOL +/-.
The adjusted center level is indicated on the display.
To adjust the level of rear speakers
(except for 3CH. mode).
Press REAR VOL/TV CH +/-.
The adjusted rear level is indicated on the display.
(When adjusting the MASTER VOLUME control on
the unit, speakers are adjusted simultaneously.)
To adjust the center level or rear level
TREBLE/CENTER -/+ or BASS/REAR -/+ on
the main unit can also be used.
After adjusting, press T.TONE to turn off the
test tone.
"TEST TONE" disappears.
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