Sony SPK-HCD User Manual

Compact Disc Deck Receiver

3-810-527-12(1)

Operating Instructions

HCD-461

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Owner's Record

The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

HCD-461 Serial No.

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Precautions

This unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of an amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5-compact disc player. Before operating this unit, please check the following.

On safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

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

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

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

On installation

• Place the unit on a level surface.

• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit. Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface, such as a rug that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its components.

Note on the Transit Key

The transit key on the bottom exterior of the HCD-461 protects the optical system against shock during transportation. Before operating the unit, be sure to remove the key by following the instruction on the label, and store it in a safe place.

When transporting the unit, re-install the key by following the instruction below.

1 Remove all discs from the CD section. 2 Press § to close the disc tray and wait for " (or , ...)"

to disappear in the display.

3 Turn the power off. 4 Insert the key into its original hole and lock it in place.

Transit key

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On repacking

Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. It makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.

On moisture condensation

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 lens inside the CD section. Should this occur, the CD section will not operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

For detailed precautions, see the leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS".

HCD-461

Table of Contents Remote Control

Introduction

Precautions .................................................................................. 3

Note on the transit key ............................................................ 3

Getting Started

Remote control .............................................................................4

Hooking up the system .............................................................. 5

Using Your Stereo

Adjusting the audio .................................................................... 7

Adjusting the super woofer level .......................................... 7

Volume adjustment ................................................................. 7

Adjusting the bass and the treble sound .............................. 7

Getting ready for dolby surround sound .................................8

Placement of speakers and selecting the PRO LOGIC

MODE......................................................................................8

Adjusting the speaker volume ...............................................9

Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers ...................10

Selecting a program source ...................................................... 10

Listening with the surround effect..........................................11

Receiving broadcasts ................................................................ 12

Storing station frequencies into memory ........................... 13

Tuning in a stored station .....................................................13

Scanning the stored station .................................................. 14

Playing back tapes (on either deck A or B) ............................15

Recording on tapes (Deck B) .................................................... 16

Dubbing tapes (from deck A to B) .......................................... 17

Playing the discs - Continuous play ....................................... 18

Information display ...............................................................19

Selecting a desired disc ......................................................... 20

Locating a particular track....................................................20

Locating a particular point in a track .................................. 20

Playing in a random order-Shuffle play .................................21

Playing in a desired order - Program play.............................22

Designating the total playing time - Time edit ..................... 23

Playing repeatedly - Repeat play ............................................ 25

The remote supplied with this unit can control the HCD-461 from a distance.

Battery life

About half a year of normal operation can be expected when using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries. When the batteries are exhausted, the remote can no longer operate the unit. If this happens, replace both batteries with new ones.

To avoid battery leakage

If the remote is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Open the cover.

2 Insert two size-AA (R6)

batteries with correct polarity.

General

Maintenance ............................................................................... 25

Specifications .............................................................................. 26

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

Hooking Up the System

This section describes the antenna and speaker connections. It also shows how to make connections with other audio equipment.

• Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure the power is off.

• Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel (R) and white ones are for the left channel (L).

• There are also red and white jacks for the FRONT, REAR, CENTER, and SUPER WOOFER.

• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and power cords away from the␣ AM loop antenna and the tuner's antenna lead-in to avoid possible noise pickup.

The numbers correspond to the detailed illustrations following below.

ANTENNA

Center speaker

} ]

Super Woofer

CENTER SPEAKER

} ]

SUPER WOOFER

1 FM wire antenna (supplied)

300

REAR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

For better FM reception

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Rear Right

to a wall outlet

300

speaker

} ]

Front Right

Rear Left

speaker

} ]

Front Left

speaker

} ]

speaker

} ]

Outdoor FM antenna (75-ohm coaxial cable)

Hooking Up the System

2 AM loop antenna (supplied)

300

3 Speaker cords

To attach to a wall

REAR SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE USE 8–16

–

For better AM reception

Extend a 6 to 15-meter insulated wire out of door(s).

300

It is also necessary to connect the supplied AM loop antenna.

–

FRONT SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE USE 8–16

]}

For right speaker

Adding other audio equipment to your system

Turntable system

to AUDIO IN to AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 1/MD

OUT

VIDEO 1/MD

PHONO

–

]}

For left speaker

VCR (for playback only)MD or VCR

to AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 2

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Adjusting the Audio

The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.

TONE/LEVEL

indicators

AHEADPHONES C

Volume Adjustment B

To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control clockwise. To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise.

Adjusting the Bass and the Treble Sound C

Before adjusting the tone level, press TONE/LEVEL so that the TONE indicator lights.

BASS/REAR

–

Adjusting the Super Woofer Level A

–

LEVEL

SUPER WOOFER

Press SUPER WOOFER so that the indicator lights. Press LEVEL – or + to adjust the super woofer level. The super woofer level is indicated on the display.

Notes

• The super woofer is automatically turned off in the PHONO mode and can not be controlled.

• Place the super woofer directly on the floor. If your floor is made of wood, to obtain high-quality bass sound, we recommend that you attach the supplied feet to the bottom corners of the super woofer for greater stability.

Press BASS/REAR + to enhance the BASS sound. Press BASS/REAR – to attenuate the BASS sound. The adjusted level is indicated on the display.

TREBLE/CENTER

–

Press TREBLE/CENTER + to enhance the TREBLE sound. Press TREBLE/CENTER – to attenuate the TREBLE sound. The adjusted level is indicated on the display.

For personal listening

Connect headphones to the HEADPHONES jack. No sound is heard from the speakers.

Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound

This section describes selecting a speaker configuration, adjusting the speaker volume, and setting the delay time of the rear speakers so you can enjoy Dolby surround sound.

Placement of Speakers and Selecting the PRO LOGIC MODE

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder naturally reproduces the audio sound field and creates a theater-like experience in your listening room.

The HCD-461 incorporates a decoder which reproduces specially encoded surround sound from Dolby surround video programs. To use Dolby surround effectively, select the speaker operation mode according to your speaker configuration by pressing DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE: NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM or 3CH. With this unit, we recommended using the NORMAL mode.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE

WIDE mode

Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

PHANTOM mode

Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround program source without using a center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front (L and R) speakers.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)Rear speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

NORMAL mode

Select this mode if you use a small center speaker. The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers, since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

3CH. (Channel) LOGIC mode

Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround program source only with the front and center speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front (L and R) speakers.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Even for video software which does not carry the qmark

Some commercially available software may have Dolby surround processed sound tracks even though it is not indicated on the package.

Rear speaker (R)

Front speaker (R)

Adjusting the Speaker Volume

For maximum enjoyment of surround sound when playing any program source, adjust the front, rear, and center (if connected) speakers to the same volume level. The adjustment must be done with a test tone in the DOLBY SURROUND mode, but once the level is adjusted it can be used for all surround modes. You can adjust the volume level from your listening position by using the remote.

4 Press T.TONE to set to on.

"TEST TONE" appears on the display and the test tone will be heard from each speaker in the following order.

In NORMAL or WIDE mode:

LEFT(front)

(

REAR(L+R) 9

In PHANTOM mode:

( CENTER ( RIGHT(front)

(

FRONT(L+R)

REAR(L+R) 9

5-B

4, 6

TREBLE/CENTER –/+

BASS/REAR –/+

1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON.

"SURROUND ON" appears in the display.

5-A

MASTER VOLUME +/–

MASTER VOLUME

In 3CH mode:

LEFT(front)

(

( CENTER ( RIGHT(front)

5 Adjust the volume level so that the sound

from each speaker is the same level at the listening position.

A To adjust the level of center speaker(s)

(except for PHANTOM mode).

Press CENTER VOL/TV VOL +/–. The adjusted center level is indicated on the display.

B To adjust the level of rear speakers

(except for 3CH. mode).

Press REAR VOL/TV CH +/–. The adjusted rear level is indicated on the display.

(Turning the MASTER VOLUME control on the unit, adjusts all speakers simultaneously.)

• To adjust the center level or rear level, TREBLE/CENTER –/+ or BASS/REAR –/+ on the main unit can also be used.

6 After adjusting, press T.TONE to turn off the

test tone.

"TEST TONE" disappears.

2 Press SURROUND MODE so that "DOLBY

SUR" appears on the display.

3 Select the Dolby pro logic mode with the

DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE buttons on the main unit according to your speaker system.

The selected mode is displayed.

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