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Compact Disc
Deck Receiver
3-810-527-12(1)
Operating Instructions
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HCD-461
© 1996 by Sony Corporation
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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.
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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
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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
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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
1
Open the cover.
2 Insert two size-AA (R6)
batteries with correct
polarity.
General
Maintenance ............................................................................... 25
Specifications .............................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 27
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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
FM
75
AM
12
REAR SPEAKERS
3
FRONT SPEAKERS
For better FM reception
HCD-461
Rear Right
to a
wall
outlet
300
FM
75
AM
speaker
} ]
Front Right
Rear Left
speaker
} ]
Front Left
speaker
} ]
speaker
} ]
Outdoor FM antenna
(75-ohm coaxial cable)
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Hooking Up the System
2 AM loop antenna (supplied)
300
FM
75
AM
3 Speaker cords
To attach to a wall
REAR SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16
R
+
+
L
–
–
For better AM reception
Extend a 6 to 15-meter
insulated wire out of door(s).
300
FM
75
AM
It is also necessary to connect
the supplied AM loop antenna.
–
R
+
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
IN
PHONO
IN
+
L
–
]}
For left speaker
VCR (for playback only)MD or VCR
to AUDIO OUT
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VIDEO 2
IN
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Adjusting the Audio
The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.
TONE/LEVEL
TONE/LEVEL
indicators
AHEADPHONES C
C
B
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
–
+
A
B
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.
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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)
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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
1
4, 6
2
1
2
3
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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Getting Ready for
Selecting a Program
Dolby Surround Sound
Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear
Speakers
The delay time is the time between the surround sound from
the front and rear speakers. The delay time can be set for
either 15 ms, 20 ms, or 30 ms.
The delay time can be set in each surround mode (DOLBY,
HALL, SIMULATED). (see page 11.)
SYSTEM POWER
2
n ON
1
Source
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
1
1 Select the program source.
The corresponding function name appears on the
display. (Only VIDEO 1 appears on the display
when VIDEO 1/MD is selected.)
2
1
3
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON.
"SURROUND ON" appears on the display.
2 Press the desired SURROUND MODE.
3 Press DELAY on the remote commander to
adjust the delay time.
"DELAY TIME" and the selected delay time appear
on the display.
VIDEO 1/MD VIDEO 2 PHONOTUNERCD
Phono record
Radio Broadcast
Compact disc
Taped program
Video program
/Mini Disc
TAPE
Function selector to be
pressed
PHONO
TUNER
CD
TAPE
VIDEO 1/MD or VIDEO 2
2 Start the selected program.
To turn off the surround effect
Press SURROUND ON/OFF to OFF.
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Listening with the Surround Effect
* You can select the appropriate surround mode
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
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from among the following modes:
DOLBY** (Dolby Surround): Expands sound to create
theater-like sound effects.
HALL (Hall surround): Provides reverberation effects
similar to those produced in a concert hall.
SIMULATED (Simulated surround): Provides a simulated
surround sound for non-Dolby sources.
** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent
number 1,037,877. "Dolby", the double-D symbol a and "Pro
Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Note
No sound will be heard from the rear speakers, unless the
SURROUND ON/OFF button is set to ON.
1 Select the program source.
The corresponding function name appears on
the display.
VIDEO 1/MD
VIDEO 2
TAPE
PHONOTUNERCD
2 Start the selected program.
3 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON.
"SURROUND ON" appears on the display
4 Select the surround mode with the
SURROUND MODE* buttons
The corresponding surround mode name
appears on the display.
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Receiving Broadcasts
This section describes various ways to tune in AM and FM broadcasts.
Before tuning, be sure to connect the supplied AM and FM antennas.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
1
2
1 Press TUNER.
VIDEO 1/MD
VIDEO 2 PHONOTUNERCDTAPE
"TUNER" appears on the display.
(The CD section is automatically turned off in the
TUNER mode.)
2 Press BAND to select FM or AM.
BAND
FM
3
3 Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +.
For a lower
frequency
• Tuning in automatically
Keep pressing DUAL MODE TUNING – or + for
about 1 second.
When a station is received, the automatic tuning
stops.
To stop automatic tuning
Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +.
• Tuning in manually
Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or + to select the
station.
–
+
For a higher
frequency
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired station is
received.
Indicators in the display
• "TUNED" appears when a station is tuned in.
• "STEREO" appears when an FM stereo program of
sufficient signal strength is received.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is preset at the factory to 10 kHz (for
U.S.A., Canada and Mexico) or 9 kHz (for other countries) to
match the frequency allocation system of your country. To
change the interval, proceed as follows.
1 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn on the unit.
2 Press TUNER.
3 Set the BAND selector to AM.
4 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn the unit off.
5 While pressing DUAL MODE TUNING +, press SYSTEM
POWER to turn the unit on.
To reset the interval, follow the same procedure.
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Note
When the interval is changed, all stored stations, the settings
for SUPER WOOFER ON/OFF, SURROUND ON/OFF, and
BASS/TREBLE will be erased from the memory. After
changing the interval, be sure to perform these settings
again.
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Storing Station Frequencies into Memory
Up to 10 stations can be stored in any order for each memory
page (A, B, C), so you can store up to 30 stations.
4 While "MEMORY" is displayed, press the
desired number.
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SYSTEM
POWER
n ON
2
TUNER
3
4
1 Tune in the desired station. (See page 12.)
2 Press MEMORY.
MEMORY
67
The memorized pages and numbers are displayed
as: A – 1, B – 1, C – 1.
You can store a station only while "MEMORY"
appears on the display
If "MEMORY" goes off, press MEMORY again.
To cancel the storing operation after pressing SHIFT
Press MEMORY.
If you store a new station
Storing a new station will erase the previously stored one.
Tuning in a Stored Station
1 Press TUNER.
(The CD section is automatically turned off in the TUNER
mode.)
2 Select the memory page with SHIFT.
3 Designate the number with the numeric buttons.
8
9
0
MEMORY
3 While "MEMORY" is displayed, press SHIFT
to select the memory page (A, B or C).
SHIFT
Each time SHIFT is pressed, A, B or C is indicated
cyclically.
The last memorized number on the selected page
appears.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Scanning the Stored Station
SYSTEM
POWER
n ON
1, 3
2
3 Press MEMORY SCAN again as soon as the
station you desire is tuned in.
MEMORY
SCAN
If a stored station cannot be tuned in by scanning
A stored station with a weak signal may be skipped.
Tune in the station manually.
1 Press MEMORY SCAN.
MEMORY
SCAN
2 Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +.
DUAL MODE TUNING
–
The stored stations are scanned in the following
order:
A – 1 9 ( A – 2 ..... A – 0 9 ( B – 1 ..... B – 0
9
+
9
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C – 0
(
Each station received will be heard for about 4
seconds.
9 ( C – 9 ..... C – 1
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Playing Back Tapes (on either Deck A or B)
This section describes basic playback from either deck A or B.
Press DOLBY NR to select the DOLBY NR
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
0 )
1
3
3
setting.
DOLBY NR
Ø ON ø OFF
4 Press · to start playback.
P
·
4
2
2
p
4
1 Press TAPE.
VIDEO 1/MD
"TAPE" appears on the display.
VIDEO 2 PHONOTUNERCDTAPE
2 Press § to open the cassette compartment,
insert the tape with the side to be played
facing you and close the cassette
compartment.
DECK A
EJECT
§
When the tape ends, playback stops automatically.
To stop playback, rewinding or fast forwarding,
press p.
To pause, press P.
To resume playback, press P again or ·.
To rewind the tape, press 0.
To fast-forward the tape, press ).
Notes
• During playback or recording on one deck, do not operate
the other deck. (When both decks A and B are in playback
mode, only playback from deck A will be audible.)
• Before turning the power off, be sure to stop playback or
recording by pressing p.
What is the Dolby NR* system?
Dolby NR (noise reduction) system reduces tape hiss noise in
low-level, high-frequency signals. The system boosts these
signals in recording and lowers them in playback.
When listening to a tape recorded with Dolby NR, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Recording on Tapes (Deck B)
This section describes how to record with deck B.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
4 3
1 2 5
1 Press § to open the cassette compartment,
insert the tape with the side to be
recorded facing you and close the cassette
compartment.
EJECT
§
DECK B
3 Press
rr
r to enter recording pause mode.
rr
The r and P indicators light.
REC
®
4 Play the program source to be recorded.
5 Press · or P to start recording.
The recording pause mode will be canceled and the
recording starts.
The P indicator goes off.
PAUSE
·
To stop recording, press p.
Notes
• The recording level is automatically adjusted during
recording.
• Do not operate deck A while recording with deck B.
• It is not recommended recording with Metal tapes.
or
P
2 Press DOLBY NR to select the DOLBY NR
setting.
DOLBY NR
Ø ON ø OFF
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To prevent accidental erasure
To protect side A
Break off the tab of side A.
Side A
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
To record onto side A
Cover the opening with
plastic tape.
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Dubbing Tapes (from Deck A to B)
This section describes recording from deck A to B.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
1 1
1 Press
§§
§ to open the cassette compartments,
§§
insert the tapes with the sides to be played
or recorded facing you and close the
cassette compartments.
2
p
3
3 Press P to start dubbing.
The recording pause mode will be canceled and
dubbing starts.
The P indicator goes off.
PAUSE
P
To stop dubbing, press p on deck A or B.
Notes
• The tape in deck B is automatically recorded with the same
recording system as the original tape in deck A. So it is
unnecessary to set DOLBY NR.
• If the sound is affected by a television set during dubbing,
turn off the set or move it away from the unit.
Recorded tape Blank tape
DECK A DECK B
2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING.
The unit enters recording pause mode for high speed
dubbing, the P and r indicators light.
(Dubbing can not be carried out by pressing the
HIGH SPEED DUBBING button.)
HIGH SPEED
DUBBING
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Playing the Discs – Continuous Play
This section describes continuous play with the CD section. You can choose to play just
one, or up to five discs.
Before playing a disc, turn on the SYSTEM POWER and set the function selector to the
CD mode.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
1 Press
§§
§ to open the disc table.
§§
§
OPEN/CLOSE
CD
4
1, 2
4 Press DISC SELECT or · to start playback.
DISC SELECT
1
The ( indicator lights up.
P
p
23
ALL
12345
DISCS
Track number
being played
3
2
MIN SEC
Elapsed time in the
track being played
45
1
2345
678910
or
Track numbers on the
selected disc.
When playback of a
track is finished, that
track number goes
out.
To stop play, press p.
To stop play and open the tray, press §.
To stop for a moment during play, press P.
Press · or P to resume playback.
·
2 Place a disc with the label side up.
To play more than one disc, press DISC SKIP to turn
the disc tray and place up to 5 discs.
After placing discs, press § to close the disc table.
DISC
SKIP
/
Disc No.
Disc tray
3 Press CONTINUE to choose whether to play
one disc or all discs.
Each time CONTINUE is pressed, "1 DISC" or "ALL
DISCS" appears alternately.
CONTINUE
1 DISC
ALL
12345
DISCS
1 2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
Caution on adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with a very low level or no audio signals. The speakers
may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.
Notes
• The CD section is automatically turned off in the TUNER
mode. The OPEN/CLOSE and DISC SKIP buttons,
however, can be operated in any mode (including
TUNER). This is useful when recording on tape from CDs.
• The disc number of an empty tray will be displayed until
the empty tray is set to play. Once it is recognized as
empty, it will disappear.
To play an 8 cm (3-inch) CD
If the disc is provided with an adaptor, first remove it, then
place the disc on the inner circle of the tray. Do not put a
normal CD (12 cm/5-inch) on top of an 8 cm CD.
When there are no disc at all on the tray
"no d1SC" appears on the display.
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Each time you press TIME during playback, the display
changes as follows:
a)
/
ALL
12345
DISCS
MIN SEC
.
TIME
1
2345
678910
TIME
Information Display
When the disc tray is closed by pressing §, the total number
of selections and the total playing time of the disc to be
played are displayed for a few seconds.
If you press TIME in stop mode, the total number of
selections and the total playing time of the disc to be played
can be displayed.
The circle shows that a disc is
loaded which has not been
played back completely.
When all tracks on a disc have
been played back, the circle on
the disc number goes off.
Track numbers
1
2345
678910
Total playing time
Shows the disc
number to be
played back or
being played back.
(Current disc)
ALL
12345
DISCS
Disc number
MIN SEC
Total number of the
tracks on the disc
.
MIN SEC
1
2345
678910
TIME
b)
ALL
12345
DISCS
>
.
TIME
c)
ALL
12345
DISCS
.
MIN SEC
1
2345
678910
a) Time elapsed on the track (automatically displayed when
playback starts.)
b) Time remaining on the track.
"--.--" indicator will appear in the display instead of
the actual time, if selection number 24 or higher is
selected.
c) Time remaining on the disc.
Note
Time remaining on the disc is only available in the
continuous mode. It connot be displayed by pressing TIME
during the program or shuffle mode.
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Playing the Discs – Continuous Play
Locating a Particular Point in a Track
Locating a point in sequence (Manual Search)
You can locate a particular point during playback by
monitoring the sound at high speed.
To go back at high speed
Keep 0 pressed.
To go ahead at high speed
Keep ) pressed.
Release the button when you reach the desired point.
To locate at higher speed
Press 0 or ) in the pause mode. Search speed will
increase by three times, but there will be no sound. Find the
desired point by watching the time number on the display.
" " appears in the display
If you continuously press ) during play at the end of the
disc, " " appears in the display. Press 0 or ≠ to
return to the normal display.
DISC SELECT 1-5
Selecting a Desired Disc
0/)
DISC SKIP
By using the DISC SELECT 1 to 5 buttons or the DISC SKIP
button during playback, you can locate the beginning of any
disc.
To select a particular disc
Press the corresponding DISC SELECT 1 to 5.
To move to the next disc on the tray
Press DISC SKIP.
Locating a Particular Track
Locating a track in sequence
You can locate the beginning of a track on the disc being
played.
To locate the beginning of the track being played
Press ≠.
To locate the beginning of the next track
Press ±.
Press ≠ or ± until the desired track is located.
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Playing in a Random Order – Shuffle Play
You can have the tracks (up to 99) played in a random order.
The unit will play all the discs or just the ones you desire.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
DISC SELECT 1 – 5
3
1 Press § to open the disc table.
§
OPEN/CLOSE
4
1, 2
2
3 Press SHUFFLE to select the ALL DISCS or 1
DISC mode.
ALL DISCS: Tracks from all discs are played
1 DISC: Tracks from the current disc are played
DISCS
p
SHUFFLE
4 Press
The ( indicator lights up.
Once a selection has been played, it will not be played again
until the shuffle play is complete.
in a random order.
in a random order.
ALL
··
· to start playback.
··
SHUFFLE
12345
·
1
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
2 Place a disc with the label side up.
To play more than one disc, press DISC SKIP to turn
the disc tray and place up to 5 discs.
After placing discs, press § to close the disc table.
DISC
SKIP
/
Disc tray
Disc No.
To stop playback
Press p.
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE to return to the continuous mode.
To change from program or continuous play to
shuffle play
Press SHUFFLE during program or continuous play. The
program mode or continuous mode will be cleared and
shuffle play will start from the track currently being played.
While the unit is shuffling the selection
" " appears on the display.
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Playing in a Desired Order – Program Play
You can make a program by designating up to 32 steps in the order you want them to be
played. The unit will play the disc according to your program.
This function is very convenient when recording a cassette tape.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
A, 3-B1) 12, 3-B3)
3-
1
3-B2)
1 Place discs with the label side up.
After placing discs, press § to close the disc table.
Disc No.
/
4
§
OPEN/CLOSE
3-A To program discs to play in the order you
want.
Press DISC SELECT 1 – 5 in the order you
want to program.
DISC SELECT
1 2345
1
12345
MIN SEC
PROGRAM
A
2345
678910
11 12
"AL" appears in the display.
3-B To program tracks on a disc to play in the
order you want.
1) Select the desired disc with DISC SELECT
1 – 5.
1 2345
2) Press ≠ or ± repeatedly until the
desired track is located.
DISC SELECT
Disc tray
2 Press PROGRAM so that "PROGRAM"
appears on the display.
PROGRAM
≠±
Total program time
12345
MIN SEC
PROGRAM
Track to be
programed
3
3) Press PROGRAM.
PROGRAM
The track is stored, and the blinking number in the
display lights up.
Repeat 2) and 3) to select another track.
To program tracks from another disc, repeat 1), 2),
and 3).
12345
PROGRAM
MIN SEC
A
3
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4 Press · to start playback.
·
The ( indicator lights up.
Skipping to the next track programed
Press ± during playback.
Going back to the beginning of the track being
played
Press ≠ during playback.
To stop program play
Press p. The last selection number programed will be
displayed.
To resume playback, press ·. Play begins from the
beginning of the program.
You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you do
not cancel program play or erase the program.
Designating the Total
Playing Time – Time Edit
With time edit, you can easily record from CD. Just
designate the length of your tape, and time edit
automatically programs the tracks that will fit onto each side.
SYSTEM POWER
n ON
3
·
2, 4, 5 1
1 Press DISC SKIP to select the disc to be
played.
To program while observing the disc labels
Leave the disc table open.
To check the program contents
Press CHECK. Each time the button is pressed, the program
contents are displayed in the programed order.
To cancel program play
Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playback
mode. The program will be erased.
To cancel all the programed tracks
Press p to cancel in stop mode.
If the disc table is opened or the power is turned off, the
program contents are also erased.
To program for recording
After steps 1 to 3-A or 3-B3), press P to insert a pause and
program the selections for side B by performing step 3-A to
3-B3).
When the selections for side A have been played, the unit
will pause. ("B" lights up.)
Set the tape to the beginning of side B, then press · or P.
The selections for side B will start to play back.
Notes
• The playing time for track numbers higher than 20 will not
be added into the total playing time.
• When tracks have been programed for sides A and B, the
display shows the tracks programed for side B and the
total playing time for side B in stop mode.
2 Press EDIT.
PROGRAM
DISC
SKIP
EDIT
"EDIT" lights up and "A" blinks.
EDIT
1
12345
MIN SEC
Blinks
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16
(Continued)
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Designating the Total Playing Time – Time Edit
To play the program
3 Designate the length of your tape.
After 2 seconds the time for one side is displayed
• To set the minute
Press ·.
The selections for side A will be played and then the unit
will pause. "B" lights up in the tape side indicator. Set the
tape to the beginning of side B, then press · or P.
The tracks for side B will be played.
≠±
Each time ≠/± is pressed, the time changes as
follows:
Press ≠
C-90 (45.00 min.) ———— – – – – ———— C-46 (23.00 min.)
C-74 (37.00 min.) — C-60 (30.00 min.) — C-54 (27.00 min.)
(9
12345
PROGRAM
.
.
.
.
.
Press ±
EDIT
A
1
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16
. After 2 seconds
EDIT
1
12345
MIN SEC
PROGRAM
Time
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16
Note
Playback can be performed when "EDIT" is displayed.
To stop playback
Press p.
You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you do
not cancel time edit or erase the program.
To cancel time edit
Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playing
mode.
The program will be erased.
To erase the entire program
Press p once during stop; twice during playback.
The program is also erased when you turn off the unit or
open the disc table.
To include desired tracks in the program
1 Make your own program of desired tracks.
(See page 22 for instructions.)
2 Just designate the length of your tape, as shown on the
preceding page. The unit will place your selections at the
beginning of its program and add other tracks to fill in any
remaining time.
4 Press EDIT.
EDIT
The program for side A is completed.
EDIT
1
12345
MIN SEC
PROGRAM
Total playing
time
A
B
2345
67 10
Chosen
tracks
5 Press EDIT once more, to make a program
for the other side of your tape.
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Playing Repeatedly –
Repeat Play
Repeat play allows you to repeat tracks in any play mode.
You can repeat all discs, only specified discs, one track, or
programmed or reshuffled tracks.
REPEAT
Maintenance
Cleaning the Heads and Tape Path
Clean after every 10 hours of operation and before recording
for optimum record/playback quality.
1 Press §.
2 Slightly moisten the tip of a cotton swab with cleaning
fluid or alcohol.
3 Wipe heads, pinch rollers and capstans.
DECK A
Capstan Erase head Cotton swab
Playback head
Pinch roller
Do not insert a cassette until cleaned areas are completely
dry.
Recording/playback head
DECK B
Press REPEAT before or during playback.
REPEAT
In continuous mode:
To repeat all tracks on a disc (1 DISC mode) or all
selections on all discs (ALL DISCS mode), press REPEAT
so that "REPEAT" appears on the display.
To repeat one track, press REPEAT so that "REPEAT
1" appears on the display.
In program mode or shuffle mode:
Only the "REPEAT" function is available.
The entire program or all tracks shuffled in random
order will be played repeatedly by pressing REPEAT.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT until "REPEAT" or "REPEAT 1" disappears.
Demagnetizing the Heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, it is necessary to remove residual
magnetism built up on the head. Turn off the power and
demagnetize heads with any commercially available
demagnetizer.
Cleaning discs
Before playing, clean the disc with the cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analog
discs.
Notes on handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as temperature may rise considerably.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 70 -20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with less than
0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier
Overall output 120 W + 120 W (front, at rear/center/
woofer off at 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
15 W + 15 W (rear, at center/woofer
off at 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
30 W (center, at rear/woofer off at
1 kHz, 6 ohms)
30 W (woofer, at rear/center off at
40 Hz, 4 ohms)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.9% (at 1 kHz, 8 ohms
loads, front: 120 W + 120 W, rear/
center/woofer off)
Frequency response PHONO: RIAA curve
VIDEO 1/MD, VIDEO 2:
40 Hz – 50 kHz, ±3 dB
Input
Impedance
50 kilohms
50 kilohms
PHONO
VIDEO 1/MD
VIDEO 2
Sensitivity
2.5 mV
250 mV
Sensitivity (at 50 dB quieting)
22.1 dBf, 7 µV (mono)
42.1 dBf, 70 µV (stereo)
Usable sensitivity 19.5 dBf, 5 µV (IHF)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at 75 kHz deviation)
80 dB (mono)
75 dB (stereo)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Selectivity 55 dB at 400 kHz
Harmonic distortion 0.3% (mono) at 1 kHz
0.5% (stereo) at 1 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz (9 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna, External antenna
terminals
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Usable sensitivity AM loop antenna: 500 µV/m
(1,000 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio 54 dB
Harmonic distortion 0.5%
Selectivity 38 dB (10 kHz)
Tape Deck
System 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
With TYPE II cassette (Sony
UCX-S): 30 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB)
With TYPE I cassette (Sony HF-S):
30 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Wow and flutter 0.12% WRMS (NAB)
Compact Disc
Output
VIDEO 1/MD: Voltage 250 mV, impedance 1 kilohm
FRONT SPEAKERS: Accept speakers of 8 – 16 ohms
REAR SPEAKERS: Accept speakers of 8 – 16 ohms
CENTER SPEAKERS:
Accept speaker of 6 – 16 ohms
SUPER WOOFER SPEAKERS:
Accept speaker of 4 – 16 ohms
HEADPHONES: Accept low and high impedance
Tone buttons BASS: Boost/cut range ±7 dB (100
Hz)
TREBLE: Boost/cut range ±7 dB (10
kHz)
Tuner
System FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne
tuner
Quartz-locked PLL digital
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
300 ohms balanced
Intermediate frequency10.7 MHz
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System Compact disc digital audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780-790 nm
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±1.5 dB)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 % (1 kHz)
General
Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 240 W
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 410 x 400 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 16
(including projecting parts and
Mass Approx. 15.2 kg (33 lb 9 oz) net
Accessories supplied
AM loop antenna (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
Remote Commander RM-U451 (1)
Sony batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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/16 x 153/4 inches)
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Troubleshooting
Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Tuner Operation
STEREO indicator blinks.
Severe hum or noise.
Cassette Deck Operation
The r button does not activate.
Function buttons do not activate.
Recording or playback is not possible, or there is
decrease in sound level.
Excessive wow, flutter or dropout.
Incomplete erasure.
Unbalanced tone in high frequencies.
• A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. n
Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. n Adjust the antenna, connect an
external antenna or connect the ground wire.
• No tape in the cassette compartment.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. (See page 16.) n Cover the
opening with clear tape.
• The cassette compartment is not fully closed.
• Recording/playback and erase heads are either dirty or magnetized.
n Clean or demagnetize the heads. (See page 25.)
• The capstan or pinch roller is dirty. (See page 25.)
• The erase head is dirty. (See page 25.)
• Improper setting of DOLBY NR. n When playing back, set the
switch to the same position used in recording.
Compact Disc Operation
Remote commander does not operate the unit.
Any operation is not possible.
• No disc in the CD section.
• The unit is in the pause mode. n Press · or P to release pause.
• Moisture condensation. n Leave the unit turned on for about an
hour.
• The disc is set upside down. n Set the disc with the label side up.
• The disc is tilted. n Set the disc correctly.
• The disc is extremely dirty.
• The internal control program did not run. n Turn off the power and
turn it on again.
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Troubleshooting
Super Woofer Operation
Vibration can be heard from furniture, walls, or
glasses in the room.
SUPER WOOFER can not be turned ON.
General
The unit will not turn on.
No audio.
No audio from one channel.
Noise when TV is turned on.
Lack of bass sound or obscure instrument
position.
Severe hum or noise
• These vibration sounds are produced when the super woofer transmits
vibration to these objects. n Reduce the volume level or move the
vibrating objects away from the super woofer.
• SUPER WOOFER automatically turned OFF when the function is set
to PHONO.
• Check to see if any of the buttons on the front panel were pressed
before turning on SYSTEM POWER.
• Check the connections. (See pages 5 to 6.)
• Adjust volume.
• Check the speaker cord connections. (See pages 5 to 6.)
• Move the TV away from the audio system.
• Check the connection between the super woofer and speakers.
• Keep the audio components further away from the TV.
• Keep the connecting cords away from transformer, motors,
fluorescent lights, and computers.
• Fully insert connecting cord plugs.
• Clean any dirty plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly moistened with
alcohol.
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