Sony PMA8000C Operating Instructions Manual

Playing an MD within your car stereo system

1 Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck and the recorder.
2 Set the tape selector to the normal (TYPE I ) position and the DOLBY NR,

REPEAT, or BLANK SKIP switch to OFF if they are equipped.

3 Insert the car connecting pack into the car cassette deck.
4 Start playback on the car cassette deck.
5 Start MD playback.
6 Adjust the volume

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If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is ejected, change playback direction on the car
cassette deck.
To remove the car connecting pack, press the Z (eject) button of the car cassette deck.

Notes

• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting pack into the cassette insertion door. If you do, the cord
may break or the car cassette deck may be damaged.

• The car connecting pack may not work with some car cassette deck.

• The cord should be placed so that it does not hinder driving.

• To disconnect the cord from the recorder, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the
cord.

• With some car cassette decks, you may hear some rattling noise from the car connecting pack. However,
this is not a sign of malfunction.

• Sony guarantees only playback operations on the recorder during use with the car connecting pack.
Recording or charging operations are not guaranteed and should not be attempted.

Specifications

Car connecting pack

• Frequency response: 50 to 20,000 Hz (Differs depending on your car cassette deck)

• Dimensions: Approx. 102.4 × 12.1 × 63.8 mm (w/h/d) (41/8 × 1/2 × 2 5/8 in.)

• Mass: Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz)

• Cord length: 1.5 m

Recorder

Operating Instructions — for the car kit

Printed in Malaysia

MZ-NE410CK

© 2003 Sony Corporation

Supplied accessories

Car connecting pack (1)
Carrying case with Velcro strip (1)

Before installation

Do not install the recorder in a location which:

• interferes with your driving.

• may be dangerous for passengers.

• interferes with opening of the glove box or ashtray.

• is a near heat source.

• is exposed to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard).

• is an unstable place.

• may interfere with objects around the recorder.

Notes

• Make sure the carrying case is firmly closed and affixed to the console box while the recorder is inside of
it. Otherwise the recorder might fall out from the carrying case.

• If your car will be parked for a long time, remove the recorder from the carrying case to prevent its
exposure to direct sunlight.

Connection

To listen to the recorder through your car cassette deck, connect it as follows:

Recorder

Car cassette deck

Sony will not be responsible for any problem that results from the incorrect installation of the
unit.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please contact your nearest Sony
dealer.

Installation

1 Insert the recorder into the carrying case

with Velcro strips.

2 Wipe the surface of the console box,

and then attach the carrying case to
the console box with the supplied
Velcro strips.

Bottom of the recorder

Console box

Velcro
strip

To a cassette
insertion door

Car
connecting
pack

Audio signal

To i
(headphones/
earphones)