Sony HST-471 User Manual

Cassette Deck
Receiver

3-859-749-14 (1)

Operating Instructions
Mode d‘emploi
Manual de Instrucciones

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HST-471

©1997 by Sony Corporation

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.

Do not, under any circumstances, place the CD
player or any other component on top of the cassette
deck receiver HST-471.

– For CD player CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 –
The mains lead plug of CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 is a

2-pin type designed to be connected only to
HST-471. Do not connect this plug to any other
system or mains supply.

IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains leads into a
single mains plug.

This system is equipped with Dolby Noise
Reduction and Dolby Pro Logic Surround* decoder.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO
LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

If the power switch is kept depressed, you can turn
on and off the components by only pressing the
SYSTEM POWER switch on the remote.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 8
Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 12

Connecting optional outdoor

antennas .......................................... 13

The Radio

Presetting radio stations ...................... 14

Listening to the radio........................... 16

The Tape Deck

Playing a tape........................................ 17

Recording on a tape ............................ 18

Recording from the radio ................... 19

Recording from a tape ......................... 20
Inserting a blank space during

recording ......................................... 21

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 22

Selecting the preset sound fields........ 22

Selecting the surround mode.............. 23

Emphasizing the bass sound .............. 24

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 25

Troubleshooting ................................... 27

Specifications ........................................ 29

Index.......................................................31

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 9 (skip 7 for European and Australian models) to hook
up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do step 2 also.

FM lead antenna

Right front speaker

AM loop antenna

HST-471
rear panel

CD player (CDP-CX571*)

Left front speaker

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7

9

Superwoofer

* CDP-CX571 is used for illustration purpose. You can connect CDP-C661 in the same manner.

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Right rear speaker

Left rear speaker Center speaker

Connect the front speakers.

1

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER terminals of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.

Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the speaker cords.

R L

+

–

Connect the FM/AM antennas.

5

Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.

For European model

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.

FM

COAXIAL

AM

Black* (’)

Red* (‘)

* The color of your speaker cords might be

different. See the manual provided with your
speaker system for details.

Connect the rear speakers.

2

Insert this portion.

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

Connect the center speaker.

3

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

Connect the superwoofer.

4

Connect the speaker cords to the SUPER
WOOFER terminals of the same color.

Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the antenna.

For other models

AM loop antenna

Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the antenna.

Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.

F

M

75Ω

AM

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Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)

Connect the CD player.

6

Use the audio cord, matching the color
of the plugs and the jacks.

Insert the plugs firmly, pushing them in
all the way.

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

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position of your local power line
voltage (except for European and
Australian models).

Connect the power cord from the

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system to a wall outlet.

Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote

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.

220–240V 110–120V

Connect the AC power cord from

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the CD player to the AC OUTLET
on the system.

By connecting the AC power cord from
the CD player to the AC OUTLET, you
can turn on/off the CD player
automatically when you turn on/off the
system.

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Before you begin

Press the POWER switch on the system to
turn it on.
When the STANDBY lamp on the system is lit
in red, you can turn on the system by
pressing SYSTEM POWER on the remote.
Turning the power off by the remote sets the
system to STANDBY mode (the STANDBY
lamp is lit).
If you are not going to use the system for a
long time, be sure to turn it off by pressing
the POWER switch on the system.

Using the remote

You can operate Sony TVs and VCRs and CD
players CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 using the
supplied remote. Operations using the
HST-471 remote are described under the
various sections in this manual.

TV/VCR
operating
buttons

POWER

STANDBY

STANDBY

CD player
operating
buttons

POWER

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To operate a Sony TV or VCR

To

Turn on/off a Sony TV

SYSTEM
POWER

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p

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Pp

Turn on/off a Sony VCR
Switch input signal

between TV and VCR
Switch output signal from

the antenna terminal
between TV and VCR

Select the type of VCR to
operate

Select the preset channels
on the VCR

Select the preset channels
on the TV

Adjust the volume of
the TV

Fast-forward or rewind
the VCR

Pause the VCR
Stop the VCR
Play the VCR

Press

TV POWER
VTR POWER
TV/VIDEO

ANT TV/VTR

VTR 2 (8 mm)
VTR 3 (VHS)

VCR CH +/–

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–

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p

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Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)

To operate the CD players
CDP-C661/CDP-CX571

To Press

Select disc numbers DISC SKIP +/–*

Select disc numbers directly DISC, disc
(for CDP-CX571 only) number, then

Select track numbers 1 to 10
Select track numbers over 10 >10*

(for CDP-C661 only)
Select track numbers directly TRACK, track

(for CDP-CX571 only) number, then

Select a track + or =
Pause play P
Stop play p
Start play ·

*1You cannot use the DISC SKIP – button for

CDP-C661.

2

*

Example:
To select 24th disc: DISC n 2 n 4 n ENTER

3

Example:

*

To select 24th track in the disc: >10 n 2 n 4

4

*

Example:
To select 24th track in the disc: TRACK n 2 n

4 n ENTER

ENTER*

3

ENTER*

2

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Step 2: Setting up
the speakers

By connecting the speakers, you can enjoy

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro
Logic Surround is a decoding system
standardized in TV programs and movies.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound
imaging by using four separate channels.
These channels manipulate the sound and
enhance the action as it happens on the
screen.

Selecting the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround, you should connect at least one
pair of rear speakers and/or one center
speaker, plus a TV and a VCR. Also, to enjoy
a full effect, you need to select the
appropriate Dolby Pro Logic mode
(NORMAL, WIDE, 3CH or PHANTOM
modes) according to your speaker system.

NORMAL mode

Select NORMAL mode if you have front and
rear speakers and a small center speaker such
as those provided with this system. Since a
small speaker cannot produce enough bass,
the bass sound of the center channel is output
from the front speakers.

Center speaker

Front
speaker
(L)

Front
speaker
(R)

Rear
speaker
(L)

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Rear
speaker
(R)

WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear
speakers and a large center speaker. With
this mode, you can take full advantage of
Dolby Surround sound.

Front
speaker
(L)

Rear
speaker
(L)

Center speaker

Front
speaker
(R)

Rear
speaker
(R)

3CH mode

Select 3CH (3 channel logic) mode if you have
front and center speakers but no rear
speakers. The sound of the rear channel is
output from the front speakers to let you
experience some of the surround sound
without using rear speakers.

Center speaker

Front
speaker
(L)

Front
speaker
(R)

Positioning the speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best
location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at the angle

of 45 degrees from your listening
position.

Center speaker

Front
speaker
(L)

45°

Rear
speaker
(L)

Front
speaker
(R)

Rear
speaker
(R)

2 Place the center speaker so it is

placed at about the same height as
the front speakers (A). Align the
center speaker with the front
speakers or place it a little backward
from the front speakers’ position
(B).

PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front
and rear speakers but no center speaker. The
sound of the center channel is output from
the front speakers.

Front
speaker
(L)

Rear
speaker
(L)

Front
speaker
(R)

Rear
speaker
(R)

A

B

Center speaker

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Step 2: Setting up the speakers
(continued)

3 Place the rear speakers facing each

other at about 60 to 90 cm above
your listening position.

Adjusting the speaker
volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
select the appropriate Dolby Pro Logic mode,
then adjust the volume of each speaker using
the test tone that the system provides.

60 to 90 cm

Rear speaker

POWER

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1 Press DOLBY (or SURROUND

MODE on the remote repeatedly to
select DOLBY).

2 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly

until the Dolby Pro Logic mode you
want appears in the display.

Select the Dolby Pro Logic mode
according to your speaker setup (see
page 8).

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

n NORMAL n WIDE

PHANTOM N 3CH N

3 Press SURROUND T.TONE on the

remote.

You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in the following order. Adjust
the volume of the test tone.

• NORMAL, WIDE: Front (left) n

Center n Front (right) n Rear

• 3CH: Front (left) n Center n Front

(right)

• PHANTOM: Front n Rear

4 Adjust the volume level so that the

test tone from each speaker is at the
same level from your listening
position.

To adjust the level of center speaker,
press CENTER (or LEVEL CONTROL
CENTER on the remote), then + or –.

To adjust the level of rear speakers, press
REAR (or LEVEL CONTROL REAR on
the remote), then + or –.

5 Press SURROUND T.TONE on the

remote when you are done
adjusting.

The test tone is turned off.

6 Press SURROUND DELAY on the

remote repeatedly to adjust the
delay time.

For more effective surround sound,
delay the output from the rear speakers.
If you have placed the rear speakers in a
large room or apart from your listening
position, set the delay time shorter.

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

20 ms n 30 ms n 15 ms

N

Notes

•You cannot set the delay time if you select the
3CH mode.

•The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode.

Tip

If you turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit, all the
speaker volumes change.

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Connecting optional
AV components

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

Connecting a TV game/LD
player

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.

To the audio output of
a TV game/LD player

To listen to the sound of a TV
game/LD player

Press VIDEO 2.

Connecting a turntable

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.

y

To the analog (line)
output of a turntable

To listen to the sound of a
turntable

Press PHONO.

Tip

To reduce the noise, connect the earth lead provided
with your turntable to the y ground terminal of the
unit.

y ground terminal

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Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.

To the audio input
of a VCR

To listen to the sound of a VCR

Press VIDEO 1.

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To the audio output
of a VCR

Connecting optional
outdoor antennas

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.

FM antenna

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

For European model

FM

COAXIAL

Screw clamp

AM

AM antenna

Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to
the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied
AM loop antenna connected.

For European model

Screw clamp

Insulated wire
(not supplied)

FM

COAXIAL

AM

IEC standard socket
connector (not supplied)

Ground wire
(not supplied)

For other models

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

Ground wire
(not supplied)

F

M

75Ω

Screw clamp

AM

Ground wire
(not supplied)

For other models

Screw clamp

Insulated wire
(not supplied)

F

M

75Ω

AM

Ground wire
(not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from y terminal with the screw clamp against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

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The Radio

Presetting radio
stations

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM
and 10 for AM.

POWER

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1 Turn on the system and press

TUNER.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

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3 Press TUNING + or – (or TUNER +

or – on the remote).

Press + for a higher frequency.
Press – for a lower frequency.

To tune in a station automatically
(Automatic Tuning)

Hold down TUNING + or – for about
one second and release it when the
frequency changes.

When the system tunes in a station, it
stops automatically and “TUNED”
appears in the display.

Tip

To stop automatic tuning before a station is
tuned in, press TUNING + or –.

To tune in a station with a weak
signal (Manual Tuning)

Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to
select the frequency you want.
“TUNED” appears when a station is
tuned in.

4 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears and the last preset
number flashes in the display.

MEMORY

MHz

Preset number

5 Use the number buttons (1–9, 0/10

and >10) to select a preset number.

To select Press

55
10 0/10
15 >10 n 1 n 5
20 >10 n 2 n 0/10

The system stores the station at the
preset number you specified.

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6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other

stations.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 2.

To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European model)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval,
press BAND repeatedly to select AM, then
turn off the power. While holding down
MEMORY, turn the power back on. When
you change the interval, all the preset stations
will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.

Tips

• If “MEMORY” disappears before you select the
preset number, press MEMORY again.

• The preset stations are retained for a few days
even if you pull off the power cord or if a power
interruption occurs.

Scanning the preset
memory

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2,4

POWER

1

1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

2 Press MEMORY SCAN.

A preset number flashes in the display.

MHz

Preset number

3 Press TUNING + or – (or TUNER +

or – on the remote).

Press + to scan higher preset numbers.
Press – to scan lower preset numbers.
You will hear each preset station for
about four seconds.

4 Press MEMORY SCAN again as

soon as the station you desire is
tuned in.

This stops the memory scan.

Tip

While scanning preset stations, a certain station with
a weak signal may be skipped. Tune in the station
manually.

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Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory
first (see page 14).

STEREO/MONO TUNING –/+

2

1

1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

2 Use the number buttons (1–9, 0/10

and >10) to select a preset number.

To select Press

55
10 0/10
15 >10 n 1 n 5
20 >10 n 2 n 0/10

2

TUNER

–/+

POWER

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When using the remote

Press TUNER + for higher preset numbers.
Press TUNER – for lower preset numbers.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to listen to

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VOLUME

other preset stations.

To adjust the volume

Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME
on the remote).

To listen to non-preset radio
stations

After step 1, hold down TUNING + or – (or
TUNER + or – on the remote) for about
one second and release it when the frequency
indication changes. Scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

After step 1, press TUNING + or – (or
TUNER + or – on the remote) repeatedly to
select the frequency you want. “TUNED”
appears when a station is tuned in (Manual
Tuning).

Tips

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

•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied antennas.

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The Tape Deck

Playing a tape

You can use any type of tape, TYPE-I
(normal), TYPE-II (C
since the deck automatically detects the tape
type.

When you use the remote, press DECK A or
B to switch the function of the buttons to
either deck A or B.

POWER

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rO2) or TYPE-IV (metal),

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PAUSE P DOLBY NR

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MASTER
VOLUME

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VOLUME

1 Turn on the system and press TAPE.
2 Press § and insert a recorded tape.

With the side you
want to play
facing you

3 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to play.

Set to A to play one side. Set to a to
play both sides continuously*. To play
both decks in succession*, set to RELAY.

4 Press ·.

Press ª to play the reverse side.
Playback starts.

* The deck automatically stops after playing back

five times.

To Do this

Stop play
Pause (deck B

only)

Fast-forward

Rewind

Take out the
tape

Adjust the
volume

Press p.
Press PAUSE P (or P on the

remote). Press again to
resume play.

Press ) (for front side) or
0 (for reverse side) when
the deck is stopped.

Press 0 (for front side) or
) (for reverse side) when
the deck is stopped.

Press § when the deck is
stopped.

Turn MASTER VOLUME (or
press VOLUME on the
remote).

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Playing a tape (continued)

Tip

To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR system,
set DOLBY NR to B.

The Dolby NR (noise reduction) system eliminates
tape hiss noise by boosting low-level signals in the
high-frequency range during recording, then
lowering them during playback.

Recording on a tape

You can record from CD, or just the songs
you want to record from the middle of the
tape.
See “Recording from a tape” (page 20) to
make a copy of the tape.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(C

rO2) tapes. The recording level is

automatically adjusted.

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POWER

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DOLBY NR

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45

1 Press one of the function buttons to

select the sound source to be
recorded.

2 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

With the side you
want to record on
facing you

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3 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to be recorded on.

Set to A to record on one side. Set to
a to record on both sides*.

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4 Press REC r.

The · indicator lights up for recording
on the side facing you. If it doesn’t,
press · once.

The tape deck automatically adjusts the
recording level.

5 Press PAUSE P or ·.

Press ª twice to start recording from
the reverse side.

Recording starts.

6 Start playing the sound source.

* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of

reverse side.

To Press

Stop recording p.
Pause PAUSE P. Press again to

resume recording.

Take out the § when the deck is stopped.
tape

Tips

• To record with the Dolby NR system, set DOLBY
NR to B before you start recording.

• To protect recordings against accidental erasure,
break out the record-protect tab (see page 26).

Note

If you press buttons on deck A while deck B is
recording, the recorded sound will be interrupted.

Recording from the
radio

You can record a radio program on a tape by
calling up the preset station.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(C

rO2) tapes. The recording level is

automatically adjusted.

3

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p

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

3 Use the number buttons (1–9, 0/10

and >10) to select a preset number.

To select Press

55
10 0/10
15 >10 n 1 n 5
20 >10 n 2 n 0/10

4

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2

DOLBY NR

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5

When using the remote

Press TUNER + for higher preset numbers.
Press TUNER – for lower preset numbers.

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Recording from the radio
(continued)

Recording from a

4 Set DIRECTION.

Set to A to record on one side. Set to
a to record on both sides*.

5 Press REC r.

The tape deck stands by for recording.

6 Press PAUSE P or ·.

Press ª twice to start recording from
the reverse side.
Recording starts.

* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of

reverse side.

To stop recording

Press p.

Tips

•To record non-preset stations, tune in the station
you want using Manual Tuning or Automatic
Tuning feature (see page 14).

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

•To record with the Dolby NR system, set DOLBY
NR to B before you start recording.

tape

–– Dubbing

You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in
deck B at normal or high speed.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(C

rO2) tapes. The recording level is

automatically adjusted.

POWER

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§

1 Press § and insert a recorded tape

into deck A and a blank tape into
deck B.

2 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to be recorded on.

Set to A to record on one side. Set to
a* or RELAY** to record on both
sides.

* Recording on the reverse side in deck B

starts independently of playback in deck A.

** Recording on the reverse side in deck B

starts simultaneously with playback of the
reverse side in deck A.

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3 Select the dubbing speed.

Press NORMAL for normal-speed
dubbing.

Press HIGH for high-speed dubbing.
The selected button’s indicator lights up

and the tape deck stands by for dubbing.

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4 Select the side from which to start

dubbing.

Press · to record from the front side.
Press ª to record from the reverse side.

5 Press PAUSE P to start dubbing.

Inserting a blank
space during
recording

–– Record Muting

To stop normal-speed dubbing

Press p on deck B.

To stop high-speed dubbing

Press p on both decks.

Tips

• During high-speed dubbing, only p is operative.

• If the original tape was recorded with Dolby NR
B, dubbing is automatically performed with Dolby
NR B. If, however, you want to monitor the sound
during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR to
B.

Note

If a TV set is placed near the system, noise may
occur during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn
the TV set off or move it away from the system.

Dubbing only specific
portions

You can skip unwanted portions during
normal-speed dubbing.

1 Press p on deck A at the portion you want

to skip.
Deck B changes to recording pause.

2 Locate the point you want to resume

recording on deck A, then stop the tape.

3 Press PAUSE P to resume dubbing.

You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds
between each track or erase unwanted
portions on a tape.

POWER

r

P

R

0

0

pª·

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§

pª·

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2

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1 Start recording.
2 Press REC MUTE R at the point you

want to insert a blank space.

“REC” flashes in the display and a blank
space is recorded on the tape.

After 4 seconds, P lights up and the tape
deck changes to recording pause.

3 Press PAUSE P or · to resume

recording.

While dubbing at normal speed, press
PAUSE P to resume recording.

Tip

To insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds, hold
down REC MUTE R as long as you want. After
4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.

When you release REC MUTE R, P indicator lights
up and the tape deck changes to recording pause.

Press PAUSE P or · to resume recording.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound Selecting the preset

sound fields

You can adjust the bass and treble sound.

You can take advantage of sound fields

–/+

simply by selecting one of the five pre­programmed effects according to the
program you want to play.

POWER

r

P

R

0

0

pª·

)

§

pª·

§

)

TONEPHONES

Press TONE*, then + or – to adjust the
tone quality.

* Each time you press TONE, the adjusting mode

changes between bass and treble.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES.

SOUND FIELD

POWER

r

P

R

0

0

pª·

)

§

pª·

§

)

Press one of the SOUND FIELD buttons
so that the sound field you want appears
in the display.

Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

Press

1 ROCK

2 POPS

3 CLASSIC

4 MOVIE

5 GAME

To reproduce

Powerful, clear sounds,
emphasizing low and high audio.

Light, bright sounds, emphasizing
high and middle range audio.

Broad, open sounds with plenty of
reverberation using a surround
effect.

A theater-like environment using a
surround effect.

Maximum audio impact from video
game software using a surround
effect.

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To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD you have selected.
“OFF” appears, and the sound field’s effect is
defeated.

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To select with the remote

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the
sound field you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:

n ROCK n POPS n CLASSIC

OFF N GAME N MOVIE N

Tip

If you want to listen to CLASSIC, MOVIE or GAME
without a surround effect, press one of the
SURROUND MODE buttons to turn off the
respective indicator.

Selecting the
surround mode

You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the three pre­programmed surround modes according to
the type of program you want to play.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC
indicator

POWER

Press one of the SURROUND MODE
buttons (DOLBY, HALL or
SIMULATED) to turn on the surround
sound.

Selected mode’s indicator lights up in the
display.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights up
when you select the DOLBY mode.

Select the appropriate surround mode as
follows:

Press To

DOLBY decode programs processed with

Dolby Pro Logic Surround and
create the atmosphere of a movie
theater.

HALL get the atmosphere of a large

hall.

SIMULATED reproduce a simulated stereo

effect to monaural sound.

SURROUND MODE

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Selecting the surround mode
(continued)

To turn off surround sound

Press SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or
SIMULATED) you have selected.

Selecting with the remote

The remote also lets you select the surround
mode.

Emphasizing the bass
sound

You can use the superwoofer to reinforce the
bass sound of your front speakers and obtain
a greater sense of atmosphere. Use the
remote to adjust the superwoofer from your
listening position.

SUPER WOOFER

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indicator

1

+

–

)

·

–

·

)

p

P

++

––

SURROUND
MODE

+

–

SURROUND

+

+=

ON/OFF

Pp

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly
until the surround mode you want
appears.

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

n DOLBY n HALL

SIMU (SIMULATED) N

To turn off surround sound

Press SURROUND ON/OFF.

Tip

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging.
However, some videos and laser discs may use
Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on
the package.

POWER

P

0

pª·

4

1

)

§

–

+

·

)·

+
–

0

pª·

§

+=

Pp

Pp

)·

1 Press WOOFER ON/OFF (or

SUPER WOOFER ON/OFF on the
remote) to turn on the woofer.

The SUPER WOOFER indicator lights
up.

2 Press WOOFER (or LEVEL

CONTROL WOOFER on the
remote) to select the woofer
adjustment mode.

The woofer level is indicated on the level
meter in the display.

r

R

)

3

2

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Additional Information

3 Press + or – to adjust the woofer

level.

4 Press SUPER WOOFER PHASE on

the remote to select the polarity that
provides the best bass reproduction.

Notes

• You can only adjust the woofer level when the
woofer is on (when the SUPER WOOFER
indicator is lit).

• You cannot use the superwoofer when you select
PHONO (“SELECT OTHER FUNCTION”
appears).

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.

On safety

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.

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

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

•The AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.

On placement

•Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.

•Do not place the system in an inclined position.

•Do not place the system in locations where it is;

– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
– Subject to direct sunlight.

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Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90
minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty;

– the sound is distorted
– there is a decrease in sound level
– the sound drops out
– the tape does not erase completely
– the tape does not record.

Make sure to clean the heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours
of use with a separately sold demagnetizing
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.

Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or
benzine, since they may damage the finish.

Tab of
side B

When you are using a TYPE-II (CrO
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape deck to automatically
detect the type of tape.

Tab of
side A

TYPE-II TYPE-IV

Detector slots

(Do not cover with adhesive tape.)

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If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

2) or TYPE-IV

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
properly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

General

There is no sound.

•Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

•The headphones are connected.

•Connect the antennas.

•Make sure the speaker connection is
secure.

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the system away
from the TV or VCR.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor g.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.

There is no sound from the speakers
except the center speaker.

•The source being played back is
monaural. Turn off the Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker.

•The Pro Logic mode is set to PHANTOM
mode. Select another mode.

•Adjust the CENTER level appropriately
(see page 11).

There is no sound from the rear speakers.

•The Pro Logic mode is set to 3CH logic
mode. Select another mode.

•Adjust the REAR level appropriately (see
page 11).

•The software being played back has
limited sound effects. Check the volume
with the test tone.

Tape Deck

The tape operating buttons do not work.

•Wait until the P indication stops flashing.
(Operation is not possible for the first
three seconds after the power is turned
on.)

•Insert the tape properly and close the
cassette holder completely.

The tape does not record.

•No tape in the cassette holder.

•The tab has been removed from the tape
(see “To save a tape permanently” on
page 26).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 26).

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Tuner

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 26).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

The sound is unbalanced.

•Make sure the Dolby NR setting matches
the setting used when the tape was
recorded.

•Move the system away from the TV or
VCR.

The tape stops before the tape has been
fully rewound.

•There is slack in the tape. Take up the
tape slack.

•The cassette shell is bent. Use another
cassette.

There is excessively loud tape transport
noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding.

•This noise is caused by the cassette and is
not a mechanical problem.

§ does not work.

•There was a power failure or the power
cord was disconnected during tape
operation. Reconnect the power.

There is a short break in sound output
during playback.

•You pressed ), 0 or p on one deck
while the other deck was playing.
Or you pressed PAUSE P, · or ª on
deck B while deck A was playing.

You cannot tune in a frequency.

•Adjust the antennas.

•Connect the FM outdoor antenna.

•Preset the stations again if you’ve moved.

Severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or
"STEREO" flashes in the display).

•Adjust the antenna.

•The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the outdoor antenna.

•Tune to a correct frequency.

•Move the system away from the TV or
VCR.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that
“STEREO” appears.

If other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:

1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Hold down DOLBY, then plug the power

cord again into the wall outlet.

The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations are cleared. You should set them
again.

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