Sony RCD-W1 Operating Instruction
4-233-692-12(1)
Compact Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
RCD-W1
©2001 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.
The laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF
ANY PRODUCT
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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 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 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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Recorder. Before operating the recorder,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
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for future reference.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase the risk of eye hazard.
On power sources
• Before operating the recorder, check that the
operating voltage of the deck is identical with your
local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
recorder.
• 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.
• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
On condensation in the recorder
If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD, CD-R,
or CD-RW and leave the recorder turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On handling Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
• Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
• Only regular circular discs can be used in this
recorder. Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or
heart-shaped discs may damage the recorder.
• If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc,
remove it completely before using the disc.
On storage
• Do not expose the disc 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.
• Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either
stacked horizontally or standing vertically without
their cases.
On cleaning
• Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor
sound reproduction or sound dropout.
• Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
• If the disc is still dirty after being wiped with a
cleaning cloth, wipe it again with a slightly
moistened cloth. Then wipe off the residual
moisture with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note on High-Speed CD to
CD-R or CD-RW SynchroRecording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound dropout
or noise in the recording results, or even create
unwanted tracks on the CD-R or CD-RW. If this
happens, clean the CD as instructed in “On
cleaning” above, and record material to the CDR or CD-RW using normal-speed CD to CD-R or
CD-RW Synchro-Recording only.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW
playback
When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder, you
may not be able to playback, depending on the
recording conditions (e.g., dirty disc, etc.).
Also, you should note that you need to finalize
a CD-R or CD-RW before playing back on
another system other than the one used to make
the recording. (Finalizing is a process to
complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R disc, you can play it in
any conventional CD player. However,
depending on the state of the recording, there
may be sound skips during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW disc, you can play it
in a CD-RW compatible player only.
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Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 5
Hooking Up the System ........................ 5
This Recorder Can Use the Following
Discs ................................................6
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 7
Using the display ................................... 8
Locating a Specific Track.................... 10
Locating a Particular Point
in a Track ...................................... 11
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................. 11
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 12
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............................. 12
Alternating Discs from One Tray
to the Other (Relay Play)............... 13
Playing Both Deck Simultaneously
(Dual Play) .................................... 14
Recording on CDR
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc .................................. 15
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at High Speed ..........16
Recording on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc Manually.................. 18
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc .....20
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc ...............21
Erasing a single track of
CD-RW disc .................................. 22
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........... 23
Additional Information
Error Messages .................................... 24
System Limitations.............................. 24
Troubleshooting................................... 25
Specifications ......................................26
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (2)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2).
Inserting batteries into the
remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor
the recorder.
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Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD
recorder to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the
power of each component before making the
connections.
Use the audio connecting cord (supplied) (2).
When you turn off the Relay Play (page 13),
you can play both DECK A and DECK B (page
14 “Dual Play”), and you can output the sound
from CD OUT and CD-R OUT at the same
time.
RCD-W1
CD IN
TAPE/MD IN
Amplifier
Getting Started Started
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
recorder, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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The cord you need to hook up your
recorder
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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Hookups
Connecting the recorder to an
amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/
OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords
(supplied), making sure to match the colorcoded cords to the appropriate jacks on the
components: red (R) to red and white (L) to
white. Be sure to make connections firmly to
prevent hum and noise.
CD
RCD-W1
ANALOG
R
L
CD
OUT
CDR
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IN
OUT
Connecting the recorder to a digital
component such as CD player, DAT
deck, or MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector with the optical cable
(not supplied).
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
IN
L
R
TAPE / MD
INOUT
This Recorder Can Use the
Following Discs
The recorder can use three types of discs as
follows:
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD) can be
played by both DECK A (the CD player
section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW
recording section) of the recorder.
L
R
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-R) are
recordable only one time. When you finalize
(page 20) the disc, you can play it in either
DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B
(the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and
you can play it in any conventional CD player,
including home, car, and portable models (A
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK
B). When you buy a CD-R disc, please note
that you must buy an audio CD-R disc. A CDR disc designed for computer use will not work
in the recorder.
Note
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched
outlet.
Tips
The recorder also has DIGITAL IN jacks (OPTICAL
IN). You can use the digital connections for
connecting the recorder to a digital component such
as a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck.
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Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-RW)
are recordable, and also re-writable. When you
finalize (page 20) the disc, you can play it in
either DECK A (the CD player section) or
DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording
section), and CD-RW compatible players. They
will not play back in most current CD players
unless the player is CD-RW compatible (A
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK
B).
When you buy a CD-RW disc, please note that
you must buy an audio CD-RW disc. A CDRW disc designed for computer use will not
work in the recorder.
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
This recorder has two decks. When using the
remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on
DECK A (the CD player section), or to CDR
for operations on DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section).
In this manual, the CD player section is just
called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section is called DECK B.
POWER OPEN/CLOSE A
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H
1 Turn on the amplifier and set the
source selector to the position for the
DECK A (or B).
2 Press POWER.
3 Press A and place a disc on the inner
circle of DECK A (or B). Press A again
to close the disc tray.
With the label side up
4 Press H.
The recorder starts playing. Adjust the
volume on the amplifier.
To
Stop playback
Pause playing
Select a track
Go to the
beginning of the
current track or
the preceding
track
Take out the disc
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
Tips
You can start playing with the track selected in Step
4.
1Press AMS . or > (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the track you want to play
using the display*.
2Press H.
*See “Using the Display” on page 8.
Tips
You can remove and load discs while playing another
disc. Press A of the deck that is not currently playing
to open that tray, and remove or load a disc.
Notes
• You can play unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW discs
only in DECK B. If you attempt to play an
unfinalized disc in the DECK A, a DISC ERROR
message will appear to remind you to play the disc
in DECK B. For the detailed explanation about
finalizing, see “Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc”
on page 20.
• At the end of a listening session, remove the discs
from the decks by following the instructions in step
3. Do not leave the disc tray open when the unit is
not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the
unit and to prevent damage to the disc tray.
• When you turn on the recorder, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the recorder. This is not a
malfunction.
Do the following:
Press x.
Press X. Press the button again or
press H to resume playing.
Press AMS* > (or press >
on the remote ).
Press AMS . (or press . on
the remote).
Press A on DECK A or B, which
ever contains the disc you want to
remove after stopping play.
Basic Operations
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Using the display
When you check the total number of tracks and
total playing time of the disc while the recorder
is stopped, the information appears as follows:
DECK A
DECK B
Using the TIME button
You can use the TIME button to check disc and
track information such as the total track
number, total playing time of the tracks, track
number and remaining time of the track
currently being played, and remaining
recordable time of the CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Checking the information of
the disc
Each time you press the TIME button while the
recorder is playing, the front panel display for
any deck that has a disc inside shows
information as follows:
DECK A
The track number and playing time are displayed.
The track number and remaining time of the
track currently being played are displayed.
The the total remaining time of the disc is
displayed.
Front Panel Display
TIME
TIME
DECK B
The track number and playing time are displayed
The track number and remaining time of the
track currently being played are displayed.
The total remaining time of the disc is displayed.
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Checking the remaining
recordable time
When you placed an unfinalized CD-R or CDRW in the DECK B, you can also check the
remaining recordable time. The information
appears as follows:
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR
for operations on DECK B.
The total track number and total playing time are
displayed
The total track number and the remaining
recordable time are displayed
On the TOC and CD-R/RW
indicator
The CD-R/RW indicator shows which type of
recordable disc is in DECK B, and whether the
recordable disc has been already finalized.
For details on finalizing, refer to page 20, and page
21 for unfinalizing.
Tip
Whenever you change the operation status of the
recorder, the display automatically changes to reflect
that status. For example, if you change to CD
playback, details about CD playback, such as track
number and playing time of the current track, will
automatically appear.
Note
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R disc in a disc
tray, the CD indicator lights up as “CD.”
Basic Operations
The CD-R/RW indicator
The TOC
indicator
The CD-R/RW indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc in the
disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up as
“CD-R.”
When you put a CD-RW disc in the disc tray,
the CD-R/RW indicator lights up “CD-RW,”
and it does not matter if the disc has not been
finalized.
The TOC indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc in the
disc tray, the TOC indicator lights up.
When you put an unfinalized CD-RW disc in
the disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up.
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