Sony RC-W500C Operating Manual
4-246-076-11(2)
Compact Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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-W500C/W100
©2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This label is located on the rear exterior.
CAUTION – CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
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 modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
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.
As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 6
Hooking Up the System ........................ 6
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 8
Playing a disc with MP3 files................9
Using the Display ................................ 13
Locating a Specific Track.................... 15
Locating a Particular Point in a
Track ............................................. 16
Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat
Play) ..............................................17
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program
Play) ..............................................19
Recording/Editing
Before Recording ................................ 20
Synchro-Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW ......................................... 22
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW
Manually ....................................... 25
Adjusting the Recording Level............ 27
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording ...................................... 28
Fading In and Out recording
(Rec Fader).................................... 29
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW ............. 29
Unfinalizing a CD-RW........................ 30
Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW ............... 31
Labeling Tracks/Discs ......................... 32
Useful Tips for Recording ................... 33
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu ......................... 35
Messages ............................................. 36
Self-diagnosis Function ....................... 37
System Limitations.............................. 38
Troubleshooting................................... 38
Specifications ........................Back cover
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Recorder. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for 2
models: RCD-W500C and RCD-W100.
RCD-W500C is the model used for illustration
purposes.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the unit. You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or similar names as
those on the unit.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
Indicates that you can do the task using
Z
the remote.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage of the unit is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the unit.
• 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 unit for a long time,
be sure to disconnect the unit 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 the
qualified service shop.
On condensation in the unit
If the unit 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 unit. Should
this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the
unit 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.
• 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.
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Note on discs
With the following kinds of discs, you may
experience a reading failure or noise when recorded
to a CD-R or CD-RW.
– Discs with adhesive labels attached to them
– Irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart or star
shaped)
– Discs with heavy printing on only one section (may
effect the balance of the disc in the disc tray)
– Old discs
– Scratched discs
– Dirty discs
– Warped discs
Note on High-Speed
Synchro-Recording
When recording a CD, certain conditions
may cause the sound to dropout, noise in the
recording, or even unwanted tracks on the
CD-R or CD-RW. If this happens, clean the
CD as described in “On cleaning” above, and
record to the CD-R or CD-RW using normal
speed Synchro-Recording only.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW
playback
Playback of a CD-R or CD-RW recorded by
a CD-R or CD-RW recorder may not be
possible depending on the recording
conditions (e.g., dirty disc, etc.). Also,
please note that you need to finalize a CD-R
or CD-RW before playing it back on DECK
A of this unit or a system other than the one
used to make the recording. (Finalizing is a
process to complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R, you can play it in
any conventional CD player. However,
depending on the state of the recording, the
sound may skip during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW, you can play it in
a CD-RW compatible player only.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those
discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by
this product.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that the following items are included:
• Audio connecting cords
Phono plug × 2 (red/white) y Phono plug ×
2 (red/white) (2)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the
remote
You can control the unit using the supplied
remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 unit.
on
Hooking Up the System
This section describes how to hook up the unit
to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of
each component before making the
connections.
Connecting the unit to an
amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/
OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords
(supplied), making sure to match the colorcoded pins 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.
Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
RCD-W500C/W100
ANALOG
IN
OUT
L
R
Amplifier
TAPE/MD
INOUT
L
R
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
unit, replace both 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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Connecting the unit to a
digital component
Connect a component such as digital amplifier,
CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (S/PDIF
square type) with a optical digital cord (not
supplied). Be sure to insert the plug until it
clicks into place.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Notes
• Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal
place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it
may cause a malfunction or damage the player.
• If the following occurs during CD playback or
recording, a reading error may occur or noise may
be produced in the recorded results:
– The disc tray or other part of the system is
bumped.
– The system is placed on an uneven or soft
surface.
– The system is located near a speaker, door, or
other source of vibration.
This Unit Can Use the
Following Discs
The unit can use three types of discs as
follows:
Audio CDs
Discs with these logos can be played by
both DECK A (the CD player section)
and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW
recording section) of the unit.
Audio CD-R
Discs with this logo are recordable
only one time. When you finalize the
disc (page 29), you can play it in either
DECK A (the CD player section) or
DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW
recording section), or any conventional CD player
(you may not be able to play it in some CD players),
including home, car, and portable models. (An
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.)
When you buy a CD-R, please note that you must buy
an audio CD-R. A CD-R designed for computer use
will not work in this unit.
Audio CD-RW
Discs with this logo are recordable,
and also re-writable. When you
finalize the disc (page 29), you can play
it in either DECK A (the CD player
section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section), and CD-RW compatible
players. They will not play back in most current CD
players unless the player is CD-RW compatible. (An
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.)
When you buy a CD-RW, please note that you must
buy an audio CD-RW. A CD-RW designed for
computer use will not work in this unit.
Getting Started
This logo means that an unit is
compatible with Audio CD-R and
Audio CD-RW (both Audio CD-R and
Audio CD-RW can be used).
Note
On this player, you can play MP3 files on DECK A
only. For details, see “Playing a disc with MP3 files”
on page 11.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
This unit has two decks.
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.
When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B
to DECK A to operate DECK A (the CD player
section), or to DECK B to operate DECK B
(the CD-R or CD-RW recording section).
DISC 1-5 A
POWER
H
X
x PLAY MODE
1 Turn on your amplifier and adjust the
volume to the minimum.
2 Set your amplifier’s input selector to
select this unit.
3 Press POWER.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one of the DISC
1-5 A buttons for DECK A of RCDW500C) and place a disc on the inner
circle of DECK A (or B). Press OPEN/
CLOSE (or A) again to close the disc
tray.
5 For DECK A of RCD-W500C, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the
Continuous play mode.
When you
select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC/
ALBUM
(OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W100)
OPEN/CLOSE
AMS
With the label side up
The unit plays
All discs in the unit consecutively
in the order of the disc number.
Only one disc you have selected.
AMS
PLAY MODE
H
X
x
6 Press H.
The unit starts playing. Adjust the volume on
the amplifier.
To
Stop playback
Pause playing
Select the disc
(for DECK A of
RCD-W500C)
Go to the next disc
(for DECK A of
RCD-W500C) Z
Go to the next
track
Go to the beginning
of the current track
or the preceding
track
Remove the disc
*AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
Tips
• You can start playing from a specific track in step 6.
1 Turn AMS while the ALBUM SELECT indicator
in the display is turned off (or press ./> or
the number buttons on the remote) to select the
track you want to play (see “Using the Display”
on page 13 for details about the displayed
information).
2 Press H.
• You can remove or load discs while playing the
other deck. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck
that is not currently playing to open that tray, and
remove or load a disc.
• The DISC 1-5 button indicator lights orange when
the disc is in the tray. The indicator lights to green
when the disc is selected (RCD-W500C only).
• You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack
on the front panel. Turn the PHONE LEVEL
control to adjust the volume.
• You can replace any discs in the other disc trays
while playing a disc in DECK A of RCD-W500C.
Press A of the deck that is not currently playing to
open that tray, and remove or load a disc (ExChange function).
Do the following:
Press x.
Press X. Press the button again or
press H to resume playing.
Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons.
Press DISC SKIP on the remote.
Turn AMS* clockwise
ALBUM SELECT indicator in
the display is turned off (or press
> on the remote ).
Turn AMS counterclockwise
the ALBUM SELECT indicator
in the display is turned off (or
press . on the remote).
OPEN/CLOSE (or A),
Press
whichever contains the disc you
want to remove after stopping
play.
while the
while
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Notes
• You cannot play both decks simultaneously. If you
start playing a disc while playing a disc on another
deck, the playback of former deck stops.
• You can play unfinalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs only
in DECK B. For the detailed explanation about
finalizing, see “Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW” on
page 29.
• Be sure to close the disc trays when the unit is not
in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering and
prevent damage to the disc tray.
• When you turn on the unit, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a
malfunction.
• The play mode setting is canceled when you turn
the unit off.
Playing a disc with MP3
files
Basic Operations
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10
of its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the
sounds we can hear are not compressed.
Playback of some MP3 files may not be
possible, depending on the encoding.
The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected
for encoding) will affect the sound quality of
the MP3 files created. The bit rate typically
used for MP3 files is 128 kbps.
About ID3 tag
ID3 tag is the text information (track title, album
title, artist name, etc.) stored in the MP3 files.
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CDRs (recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs).
The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2
format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.
*1ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the logical
format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file
names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight
characters in the name, no more than three characters in
the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names
can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no
more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2
specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in
the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the
writing software, etc.
*2Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD has multiple sessions, with each
Lead-in to Lead-out segment regarded as a single
session. CD-EXTRA: A format in which CD-DA
(audio) data are recorded in the tracks of session 1
and computer data in the tracks of session 2.
Mixed CD: A format in which computer data are
recorded in the first track and CD-DA (audio) data
in the following tracks within a session.
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Notes
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1, folder
names or file names may not be displayed correctly.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“.MP3” to the file name.
• If you add the extension “.MP3” to a file other than
MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and
will generate random noise that could damage your
speakers.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
–a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
–a disc recorded in Multi Session.
–a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized
disc).
Cautions when playing a disc that is
recorded in Multi Session
CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on a Multi
Session CD may be subject to some restrictions on
playback.
– If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback
continues until an MP3 session is encountered.
– If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues
until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered.
– The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined
by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing
of the disc.
–A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
1
1
Folder (album)
MP3 files (tracks)
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
4
7
8
10
8
9
Tree1 Tree2 Tree3 Tree4 Tree5
Notes
• This player cannot read the MP3 files if the file
name does not end with the extension “.mp3”.
• Folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped.
• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a
longer time to start playback. We recommend that
you make only one or two trees for each disc.
• Maximum total number of MP3 files and folders is
300, and maximum number of folders is 150
(including root folder and empty folders).
• If the maximum number of folders or MP3 files is
exceeded, the additional folders/MP3 files are not
recognized. For example, if you insert the disc with
151 folders, the player reads only 150 folders.
• The CD player can play MP3 files in folders nested
up to 8 layers deep in the folder tree.
Tip
–
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01”,
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the writing software.)
Note on playback of MP3 files
Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 file is recorded, you may encounter such
problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions,
and noise.
Playing a disc with MP3 files
(DECK A only)
This system lets you play discs with MP3 files.
DISC 1-5 A
POWER AMS
H
X
x
PLAY MODE
DECK A/DECK B
(OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W100)
ALBUM
1 Turn on your amplifier and adjust the
volume to the minimum.
2 Set your amplifier’s input selector to
select this unit.
3 Press POWER.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one of the DISC
1-5 A buttons for RCD-W500C) and
place a disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A)
again to close the disc tray.
With the label side up
5 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
the Continuous play mode.
When you
select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
ALBUM*
The unit plays
All discs in the unit consecutively
in the order of the disc number.
Only one disc you have selected.
All MP3 files in the selected album
on the selected disc.
Basic Operations
ALBUM +/
* When a disc that contains no album is played
with “ALBUM” selected, the disc is played in
the same way as 1 DISC mode.
6 To select an album, press ALBUM until
the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the
display lights up, then turn AMS until
the album you want appears (or press
ALBUM +/– on the remote).
7 Press H.
The unit starts playing. Adjust the volume on
the amplifier.
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To
Stop playback
Pause playing
Select the disc
(for DECK A of
RCD-W500C)
Go to the next disc
(for DECK A of
RCD-W500C) Z
Go to the next
track
Go to the beginning
of the current track
or the preceding
track
Go to the next album
Go back to the
preceding album
Remove the disc
Do the following:
Press x.
Press X. Press the button again or
press H to resume playing.
Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons.
Press DISC SKIP on the remote.
Turn AMS* clockwise while the
ALBUM SELECT indicator in the
display is turned off (or press >
on the remote ).
Turn AMS counterclockwise while
the ALBUM SELECT indicator in
the display is turned off (or press
. on the remote).
Turn AMS clockwise while the
ALBUM SELECT indicator in the
display is turned on (or press
ALBUM + on the remote).
Turn AMS counterclockwise while
the ALBUM SELECT indicator in
the display is turned on (or press
ALBUM – on the remote).
Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A),
whichever contains the disc you
want to remove after stopping play.
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
Tips
• The function of AMS control changes according to
the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display. When
the indicator is off, the AMS control selects tracks.
When the indicator lights up, the AMS control
selects albums. Press ALBUM to turn the ALBUM
SELECT indicator on or off.
• You can start playing from a specific track in step 7.
1 Turn AMS while the ALBUM SELECT indicator
in the display is turned off (or press ./> or
the number buttons on the remote) to select the
track you want to play (see “Using the Display”
on page 13 for details about the displayed
information).
2 Press H.
• You can remove or load discs while playing the
other deck. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck
that is not currently playing to open that tray, and
remove or load a disc.
• The DISC 1-5 button indicator lights orange when
the disc is in the tray. The indicator lights to green
when the disc is selected (RCD-W500C only).
• You can connect a headphone to the PHONES jack
on the front panel. Turn the PHONE LEVEL
control to adjust the volume.
• You can replace any discs in the other disc trays
while playing a disc in DECK A of RCD-W500C.
Press A of the deck that is not currently playing to
open that tray, and remove or load a disc (ExChange function).
Notes
• You can play unfinalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs only
in DECK B. For the detailed explanation about
finalizing, see “Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW” on
page 29.
• Be sure to close the disc trays when the unit is not
in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering and
prevent damage to the disc tray.
• When you turn on the unit, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a
malfunction.
• You may not be able to play certain MP3 files.
• “0:00” appears when skipping a portion of ID3
ver.2 tag. The skipping time depends on the size of
the ID3 ver.2 tag.
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