Personal
Component
System
Operating Instructions
3-862-981-62(1)
PMC-20
PMC-107
1998 by Sony Corporation
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
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 the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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 connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at
the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. _______________________
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Information
For customers in the United States
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 energy and, if not installed
Introduction2
Serial No. ________________________
CAUTION
You can use this player on AC power
source only. You cannot use it on
batteries.
When you use this player for the first time,
or when you have not used it for a long
time, leave it connected to AC power
source for about one hour to charge the
built-in backup battery for the clock, timer,
preset radio stations, etc. You can use the
player during charging. The player will
charge the battery automatically as long as
it is connected to a power source.
When you disconnect the AC power cord
after charging, be sure to turn the power
off first. Once fully charged, the backup
battery will last for about 30 minutes
without being connected to any power
sources.
If the stored data are erased, reenter them
when you use the player again.
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific track
14 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
17 Presetting radio stations
18 Playing preset radio stations
Basic Operations
Setting Up
23 Hooking up the system
25 Selecting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
26 Precautions
28 Troubleshooting
30 Maintenance
31 Specifications
Back cover
Index
The Timer
19 Setting the clock
20 Waking up to music
22 Falling asleep to music
Introduction
3
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
1,23
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24.
PUSH
1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
PUSH
2 Close the lid of the CD
OPEN/CLOSE
compartment.
3 Press ^ (direct power-on).
The player plays all the tracks
once.
Basic Operations4
With the label side up
Display
Track number
Playing time
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^ . The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
POWER
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –
stop playback p
pause playback ^ (P on the remote)
go to the next track +
go back to the previous track =
remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER
6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME +, –
^
p
+
=
on the remote)
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
5
Listening to the radio
12 2
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24.
1 Press BAND until the band you
BAND
PRESET PRESET
want appears in the display
(direct power-on).
2 Hold down TUNING/TIME SET
+ or – until the frequency digits
TUNING/TIME SET
begin to change in the display.
The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast.
Basic Operations6
Use these buttons for additional operations
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
POWER
VOLUME + , –
Basic Operations
Tips
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press PLAY
MODE•MONO/ST ISS
until “Mono” appears in
the display and the
radio will play in
monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press BAND. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
previous station.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on
the remote)
turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
FM
Keep the FM wire aerial as horizontal as possible (see
page 24).
AM
Keep the AM loop aerial (supplied) away as far as
possible from the player and then reorient the aerial
(see page 24).
Basic Operations
7
Playing a tape
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24.
12
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
2 Press ( .
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
Basic Operations8
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press ( . The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.
POWER
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –
stop playback p6
f ast-forward or rewind the tape ), 0
pause playback P
eject the cassette p6
turn on/off the player POWER
VOLUME +, –
p6
P
0, )
on the remote)
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
9
Recording on a tape
31
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24.
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player,
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
p on the CD section.
BAND
PRESET PRESET
To record from the radio, press
BAND and tune in the station
you want (see page 6).
With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
Basic Operations10
3 Press r to start recording.
(( is depressed automatically.)
Use these buttons for additional operations
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 25) will not affect
the recording level.
• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you've
pressed r in step 3,
press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS
repeatedly until the
noise is at a minimum.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose
recording you want to
erase into the tape
compartment.
2 Turn on the power.
3 Press FUNCTION
repeatedly until
“TAPE” appears in
the display.
4 Press r .
POWER
To Press
stop recording p6
pause recording P
turn on/off the player POWER
Basic Operations
p6
P
Press the button again to
resume recording.
Basic Operations
11
The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
Checking the total track numbers and playing
time
Check the display in stop mode.
If the CD has more than 10 tracks, “OVER 10” appears
in the display.
DISPLAY
ENTER MEMORY
Total playing time
Total track numbers
Music calendar
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY while playing a
CD.
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
To display
the current track number once
and the remaining time
on the current track*
remaining time on the CD twice
and the number of tracks left
the current track number three times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
The CD Player12
Press DISPLAY•
MEMORY
ENTER
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a
specific point in a track while playing a
CD.
Number
buttons
= , +
The CD Player
Note
You cannot locate a
specific track if “SHUF
REP” or “PGM” is lit in
the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing p .
Tip
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
To locate Press
a specific track directly the number button of the
track
a point while listening to + (forward) or =
the sound (backward) while playing
and hold down until you
find the point
a point while observing + (forward) or =
the display (backward) in pause and
hold down until you find
the point
The CD Player 13
Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 15).
Tip
Press and hold LOOP
on the remote during
play to repeat a
selected part of a CD.
When you release
LOOP, the player
returns to normal play.
1 Press p .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE (PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS on the
player) until the repeat mode you want appears in
the display.
To repeat Select
a single track REP 1
all the tracks REP ALL
tracks in random order SHUF REP
programed tracks PGM REP
3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:
• When you’ve selected REP1, select the track by
pressing the number button (pressing = or
+ then ^ on the player).
• When you’ve selected REP ALL or SHUF REP,
press ( (^ on the player).
• When you’re selected PGM REP, program
tracks (see step 3 on page 15), then press ( (^
on the player).
Number
buttons
MODE
p
(
LOOP
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.
The CD Player14
Creating your
own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up
to 20 tracks on a CD.
On the player
1 Press p .
2 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Press = or +
and then press
DISPLAY•ENTER
MEMORY for the
tracks you want to
program in the order
you want.
4 Press ^ .
Tips
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you turn off the
power or open the CD
compartment.
• You can record your
own program. After
you’ve created the
program, insert a blank
tape and press r to
start recording.
1 Press p .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
to program in the order you want.
You can program up to 20 tracks.
The programed tracks appear in the music
calender.
4 Press ( to start program play.
Programed track
Number
buttons
MODE
p
(
Playing order
continued
The CD Player
The CD Player 15
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY on the player.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.
The CD Player16
The Radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the
player’s memory. You can preset up to
20 radio stations, 10 for each band.
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Hold down BAND for about 2 seconds until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
BAND
DISPLAY
ENTER MEMORY
PRESET +, –
The Radio
On the player
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Set the frequency to
the station you want.
3 Hold down
DISPLAY•ENTER
MEMORY for 2
seconds.
4 Press PRESET+ or –
until the preset
number (1 to 10) you
want for the station
flashes in the music
calendar.
5 Press DISPLAY•
ENTER MEMORY
again.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually. Also, when you want to replace a preset
station with a new one, proceed as follows:
Use the remote.
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the
display.
2 Set the frequency to the station you want.
3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to
preset the new station for 2 seconds.
The new station replaces the old one.
The Radio
17
Playing preset
radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the
number buttons on the remote or the
PRESET +/– to tune in your favorite
stations.
Number
buttons
BAND
On the player
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Press PRESET + or –
to tune in the stored
station.
1 Press BAND to select the band.
2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored
station.
The Radio18
The Timer
Setting the clock
“AM 12:00” indication flashes in the
display until you set the clock.
DISPLAY
ENTER MEMPRY
CLOCK
TUNING/
TIME SET +, –
The Timer
Tip
The time display
system:
12-hour system
Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 23 -
24).
1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit
flashes.
2 Press TUNING/TIME SET + or – until you set the
current hour. Then press DISPLAY•ENTER
MEMORY.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by
pressing TUNING/TIME SET + or – until the
correct minute is displayed.
/
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
The Timer 19
Waking up to
music
You can wake up to music or a radio
program at a preset time. Make sure you
have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on
page 19).
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication
is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.
1 Prepare the music source you want to play.
To play Do this
the radio Tune in a station.
a CD Insert a CD.
DISPLAY
ENTER MEMORY
WAKE UP
STANDBY
TUNING/
TIME SET +, –
2 Press WAKE UP.
The t (clock) and the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) flash.
3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) by
pressing TUNING/TIME SET + or –, then
DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to
start by pressing TUNING/TIME SET + or –, then
DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
Set the minutes, then press DISPLAY•ENTER
MEMORY.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you
want the music to go off. (Do as step 4.)
The Timer20
6 Press TUNING/TIME SET + or – to set the
volume, then DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
Tip
You can have the
player go on the next
day at the same time.
Just press STANDBY
until the t indication
appears in the display.
The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.
Note
The timer mode is
canceled:
– when you press (
button of the tape
player while music
plays in the timer
mode.
– when you select
“TAPE” using
FUNCTION.
The Timer
7 Press STANDBY.
The t indication lights up and the power goes off.
At the preset time, the power will go on, and the
music will play. Then the power will go off at the
preset time, and the player will enter the standby
mode.
To check/change when the playback will start
Press WAKE UP, then DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY.
Each time you press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY, a
stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change
the setting, display the setting you want to change and
reenter it.
To use the player before a timer playback starts
Just turn on the player, and then you can use it.
If you turn off the player before the preset time, timer
playback will start at the preset time.
In case of the radio, however, if you listen to the
station which is different from the one you tuned in
step 1 on page 20, you will hear that station at the
preset time. Make sure to tune in the station you want
to listen to before you turn off the player.
To stop play
Press POWER.
The Timer 21
Falling asleep to
music
You can set the player to turn off
automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and
120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep
while listening to music.
SLEEP
Tips
• When you are playing
radio or CD, make sure
that ( of the tape
player is not depressed.
• You can fall asleep and
wake up to different
music. Set the waking
up timer first (see page
20), turn on the power,
and then set the
sleeping timer.
However, you cannot
store different radio
stations.
Note
When you are playing a
tape using this function:
If the tape length of one
side is longer than the
set time, the player will
not go off until the tape
reaches the end.
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes.
Each time you press the
button, the indication
changes as follows: “60”
n “90” n “120” n no
indication n “10” n
“20” n “30.”
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
The Timer22
Setting Up
Hooking up the
system
Make sure you turn off
the power before
making any
connections.
Right speaker
AM loop aerial
2 AM aerial terminal
FM aerial
Note
Connect the supplied
speakers to this player.
If you connect any
other speakers or
equipment, a
malfunction may occur.
1 Speaker
terminals
Left speaker
3 To a wall outlet
Speaker cord
1 Hooking up the speakers
1 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from
the end of the cable.
2 Connect the black wire to (–) minus and the red
wires to (+) plus terminals: the right speaker wires
to the R and the left speaker wires to the L
terminals.
SPEAKER IMP USE 3
Setting Up
continued
Setting Up 23
Hooking up the system (continued)
2 Hooking up the aerials
AM loop aerial
(supplied)*
FM
*Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception.
**Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible.
FM aerial**
AM
Setting up the AM loop aerial
3 Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
4 Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Setting Up24
Selecting the
audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want.
Choose To get
ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing
VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressing
LIVE percussive sounds, emphasizing bass
POP light, bright sounds emphasizing
OFF the whole dynamic range for music
MEGA BASSSOUND
Setting Up
low and high range audio
middle range audio
audio
high and middle range audio
such as classical music
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
”MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.
Setting Up 25
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• As the laser beam used in the CD
player section is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the player, unplug the player, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been
turned off.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that
can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the rear.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player on an inclined
or unstable place.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm
of the side of the cabinet. The
ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to operate
properly and prolong the life of its
components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in
the sun, be sure to choose a location in
the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
On operation
• If the player 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
player section. Should this occur, the
player will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait
about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for a
long time, set it in the playback mode
to warm it up for a few minutes before
inserting a cassette.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information26
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A
or B to prevent accidental recording. If
you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with
adhesive tape.
Side A
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.
Additional Information 27
Troubleshooting
Symptom
The power is not on.
There is no audio.
GeneralCD PlayerRadio
Noise is heard.
“no disc“ lights in the display even
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
The sound drops out.
Noise is heard.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure that the speakers are connected
correctly.
• Make sure the function you want to use appears
in the display.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the
player. n Move the portable telephone, etc.,
away from the player.
• Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
if the CD is recorded using a personal computer
(CD-R, etc.)
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
Additional Information28
Symptom
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The r button does not function/
The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio
Tape Player
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The timer does not operate.
Timer
The remote does not function.
Remote
Remedy
• Close the tape compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 30).
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 30).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 30).
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.
• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord. After all
the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord. If the problem persists, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information 29
Maintenance
Cleaning the lens
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower.
Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path
Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the
capstan with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol
after every 10 hours of operation for
optimum playback and recording
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that
you clean all surfaces over which tape
travels before each recording.
Record/playback head
Capstan
Erase head
Pinch roller
Demagnetizing the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
of high frequency sound and hiss. At
this time, you should demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape
path with a commercially available tape
head demagnetizer.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
Lens
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
Additional Information30
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3-ohm loads, both channels driven from
150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 4.2 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than
10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/-2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1,602 kHz (Australian model)
530 - 1,710 kHz (Other models)
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Wire aerial
AM: External aerial
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,
3 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Power output (excluding US model)
4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 3 ohms, 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
For personal component system:
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Other models)
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 23 W (Australian model)
AC 18 W (Other models)
Dimensions
Mass
Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
(incl. projecting parts)
Player: Approx. 160 × 245 × 215 mm (w/h/d)
Speaker:Approx. 150 × 245 × 175 mm (w/h/d)
Player: Approx. 2.6 kg (5 lb. 12 oz)
Speaker:Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb. 7 oz)
Remote control (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
3
(6
⁄8 × 9 3⁄4 × 8 1⁄2 inches)
(6 ×
9 3⁄4 × 7 inches)
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz
Additional Information 31
Index
A
Audio emphasis 25
B
Batteries
for remote 24
C
CD player 12
Cleaning
cabinet 30
lens 30
tape heads and tape
path 30
Connecting AC power cord
24
Creating your own program
15
D, E, F, G
Demagnetizing the tape
heads 30
Display 12
H
Hooking up 23
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track 13
LOOP 14
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 25
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 18
tracks repeatedly 14
Presetting radio stations 17
Program Play 15
R
Radio stations
playing 18
presetting 17
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 25
tracks 5
Setting the clock 19
Setting up 23
SOUND 25
T
Timer
Falling asleep to music
22
Waking up to music 20
Troubleshooting 28
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
I, J, K
Improving broadcast
reception 7
Sony Corporation Printed in China
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