Sony ZS-D50 User Manual

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3-864-496-71(1)
Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
ZS-D50
1999 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
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
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Information
For customers in the United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom of the personal audio system and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ZS-D50 Serial No. ________________________
Introduction2
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape
CD Player
12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15 Playing a single track
(Single Track Play)
16 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
19 Presetting radio stations 20 Playing preset radio stations
The Tape Player
21 Finding the beginning of
a track
22 Recording the tracks on CD
by specifying the tape length
Basic Operations
The Timer
28 Setting the clock 29 Waking up to music 31 Falling asleep to music 32 Timer-recording radio programs
Setting Up
34 Choosing the power sources 36 Connecting optional components 39 Selecting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
40 Precautions 42 Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 Index
3Introduction
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).
1 Press 6 CD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray until it clicks into place.
2 Press ^.
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(On the remote, press ( on the CD section.)
The CD tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once.
With the label side up
Display
Playing timeTrack number
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD.
POWER
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, –
stop playback p pause playback ^
go to the next track + go back to the previous track = remove the CD 6 CD OPEN/CLOSE turn on/off the player POWER
p^
VOLUME +, –
6 CD OPEN/CLOSE
=, +
(VOL +, – on the remote)
(P on the remote). Press again to resume play after pause.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Listening to the radio
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).
1 Press RADIO BAND until the
band you want appears in the display (direct power-on).
2 Hold down TUNING TIME SET
+ or – (TUNE + or – on the remote) until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNING TIME SET + or – repeatedly until you tune in the station you want.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo broadcast.
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Tips
• If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE•MONO/ST ISS (MODE on the remote) until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
• Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press the RADIO BAND button. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
Use these buttons for additional operations
MODE•MONO/ST ISS
POWER
VOLUME +, –
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.
For FM For AM
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Playing a tape
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).
1,2 3
1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (high position) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes.
2 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
close the compartment.
3 Press (.
(On the remote, press TAPE (.) The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
With the side you want to play facing up
Display
Tape counter
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Use these buttons for additional operations
0, )
POWER
6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
p
COUNTER RESET DIR MODE
VOLUME +, –
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Basic Operations
Tips
• Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to “000.”
• Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( or 9. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
stop playback p play the reverse side 9
fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0 eject the cassette 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE turn on/off the player POWER
To select the direction mode of the tape
Press DIR MODE repeatedly.
To play Display shows
one side of the tape both sides of the tape
from the upper side to reverse side only
both sides of the tape repeatedly
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Recording on a tape
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34). To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect the component (see page 36).
1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
open the tape compartment, and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE again to close the compartment.
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
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To record from the CD player: Insert a CD (see page 4) and press p on the CD section.
To record from the radio: Tune in the station you want (see page 6).
With the side you want to record on facing up
Display
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3 Start recording.
To record from the CD player: 1 Press r/P and then (.
(On the remote, while keeping
r/P pressed, press TAPE (.)
2 Press ^ to start playing the
CD tracks.
To record from the radio: Press r/P and then (.
Note
On the player, press ( within 4 seconds after r/P is pressed.
Recording from the CD player
Recording from the radio
Basic Operations
Tips
• To record on the reverse side, use the 9 button instead of ( .
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 39) will not affect the recording level.
• When or is displayed, recording will be made on both sides of the tape. To record on one side, press DIR MODE to display .
• If the AM radio makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed r/P in step 3, press MODE•MONO/ST ISS to select the position that most decreases the noise.
Use these buttons for additional operations
MODE•MONO/ST ISS
pr/P
To Press
stop recording p pause recording r/P
turn on/off the player POWER
To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert a tape you want to erase its recording into the tape
deck and press p on the tape section.
2 On the player: press r/P and then (.
On the remote: While keeping r/P pressed, press ( on the tape section.
DIR MODE
POWER
Press the button again to resume recording.
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.
Checking the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
DISPLAY
Total track number
Total playing time
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY while playing a CD.
To display Press DISPLAY
the current track number once and the remaining time on the current track*
remaining time on the CD twice and the number of tracks left
the current track number three times and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
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Locating a specific track
You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD.
Number buttons
=, +
The CD Player
Note
You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p on the CD section.
Tip
When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Example: To play track number
23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
To locate Press
a specific track directly number button of the
track.
a point while listening to = or + while playing the sound and hold down until you
find the point.
a point while observing = or + in pause and the display hold down until you find
the point.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 16 - 18.).
Note
When you repeat a single track or all the tracks, make sure neither “SHUF” nor “PGM” is lit in the display. If either is lit, turn it off by pressing p on the CD section.
On the player
• Use MODE•MONO/
ST ISS to select “REP 1”, “REP ALL”, “REP” “SHUF” or “REP” “PGM”.
• Use = or + to
select the track that you want, and then press ^.
1 Press p on the CD section.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
a single track 1 Press MODE until “REP 1”
all the tracks 1 Press MODE until “REP
tracks in random order 1 Press MODE until “REP”
programmed tracks 1 Start program play. (See
Number buttons
MODE
(
p
appears.
2 Press the number buttons
to select the track that you want to repeat.
ALL” appears.
2 Press ( on the CD section.
and “SHUF” appear.
2 Press ( on the CD section.
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2 Press MODE until “REP”
and “PGM” appear.
3 Press ( on the CD section.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.
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Playing a single track
(Single Track Play)
You can play a single track once, and stop the player automatically.
On the player
1 Press p on the CD
section.
2 Use MODE•MONO/
ST ISS to select “1TRACK”.
3 Use = or + to
select the track that you want.
4 Press ^.
1 Press p on the CD section.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “1TRACK” appears in the
display.
3 Press the number buttons to select the track you
want to play.
To cancel Single Track Play
Press MODE until “1TRACK” disappears from the display.
Number buttons
MODE
(
p
The CD Player
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Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
1 Press p on the CD section.
“Cd” appears in the display.
On the player
Use MODE•MONO/ ST ISS to select “SHUF”.
2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. 3 Press ( on the CD section to start shuffle play.
MODE
(
p
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.
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Creating your own program
(Program Play)
While listening to the CD, you can select the track you want and arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD.
On the player
1 Press p on the CD
section.
2 Press MODE•MONO/
ST ISS to select “PGM”.
3 Press = or + to
select the track that you want to program, and press ENTER• MEMORY CHECK. Repeat this step.
4 Press ^.
Tip
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and re­enter the track number by pressing the number buttons.
1 Press p on the CD section.
"Cd" appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons to select the track you
want to program. Repeat this step.
4 Press ( on the CD section to start program play.
Playing order
Number buttons
MODE
(
p
Total programmed time
Track number
The CD Player
Note
When you program a track from the CD having more than 20 tracks:
If you program a track whose track number is more than 20, “- -:- -” is displayed instead of the total programmed time.
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Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)
Tips
• If the program play is
finished, the program is saved. You can play the same program again by pressing ( on the CD section.
• If you open the CD
tray, the program is erased.
• You can record your
own program. 1 After you have
created the program, insert a blank tape into the tape compartment.
2 Press r/P and then
( on the tape section to start recording. Press ( on the CD section to start playing the program play.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK on the player in stop mode until “CHECK” appears in the display.
As you press = or +, the track number appears in the programmed order.
To change the current program
Change before starting the program play.
To Do this
erase the last track in 1 Press CANCEL. Every time the program you press the button, the last
track in the program is cleared.
2 Re-enter the track numbers
using the number buttons.
change the whole 1 Press p on the CD section to program completely erase the whole program.
2 Create a new program
following the programming procedure.
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The Radio
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order.
1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want
appears in the display.
2 Hold down AUTO PRESET until “AUTO” appears
in the display. The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies as long as the station has a signal strong enough.
AUTO PRESET
RADIO BAND
The Radio
ENTER MEMORY CHECK
On the player
1 Press RADIO BAND to
tune in the band you want.
2 Hold down ENTER•
MEMORY CHECK for about 2 seconds.
3 Press PRESET + or – to
display the preset number you want.
4 Press ENTER•
MEMORY CHECK.
5 Press TUNING TIME
SET + or – to tune in a station you want.
6 Press ENTER•
MEMORY CHECK.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. Also, when you want to replace a preset station with a new one, proceed as follows:
On the remote: 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the
display.
2 Press TUNE + or – until you tune in a station you
want.
3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to
preset the new station on for about 2 seconds.
The new station replaces the old one.
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Playing preset radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or PRESET +/– on the player to tune in your favorite stations.
1 Press BAND to tune in the band you want.
On the player
Use PRESET + or – to display the preset number you want.
2 Press the number buttons to display the preset
number of the station you want.
Number buttons
BAND
Preset number
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The Tape Player
Finding the beginning of a track
The player detects a blank between the tracks, and locates the beginning of the next/following track.
The Tape Player
0, )
Notes
• To find the beginning of a track correctly, a blank of approx. 4 seconds between tracks is necessary.
• If a soft sound like pianissimo continues for some seconds in a track, the player may start to play as the next track.
• If you press the ) or 0 when there is no sound in the track, this function does not operate correctly.
While playing a tape, press ) or 0.
Playing side The beginning The beginning
of the next track of the current
track
Upper side (() ) 0 Reverse side ( 9) 0 )
The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning of the next or current track, and play will start automatically.
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Recording the tracks on CD
r/P
6 PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
p
by specifying the tape length
There are three options in editorial recording:
• Recording all the tracks in the original
CD order (EDIT ALL)
• Recording programed tracks (EDIT
PGM)
• Recording a single track you have
selected (EDIT 1TRACK)
Tips
• You can edit a CD
having 20 tracks or fewer.
• We recommend that
you use AC power as the power source for optimum recording quality.
Note
Do not open the CD tray while editing; the settings for recording will be erased. If you do, start from step 1 again.
Recording all the tracks on CD (EDIT ALL)
Approximately the first half of the CD will be recorded on one side of the tape, and the second half will be recorded on the other side, without reversing the tape in the middle of a track. According to the tape you use, you can set the total recording time.
1 Press p on the CD section until “Cd” appears in
the display.
2 Press EDIT to display “E-ALL”.
(
EDIT ENTER
MEMORY CHECK
p
=, +
.
The tape length (unit: 2 minutes, up to 98 minutes) you need to record the whole CD appears in the display.
Example: The total tape length needed to record the entire CD is “26” minutes. The maximum recording time for each side is 13 minutes.
Track Nos.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Length: 01:20 02:30 03:40 04:50 05:10 04:20 01:30 (minutes) Side A (12:20) Side B (11:00)
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Tip
To check the total recording time on the upper side and the reverse side: Press ENTER• MEMORY CHECK before starting recording. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: “total recording time on the upper side” n “total recording time on the reverse side” n “the total track number and the tape length you need to record the whole CD.”
3 To change the recording time, press = or +.
If you do not change the recording time, skip to step 4.
Example: If you input “40” minutes for the recording time, the maximum recording time for each side is 20 minutes.
Track Nos.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Length: 01:20 02:30 03:40 04:50 05:10 04:20 01:30 (minutes) Side A (17:30) Side B (5:50)
4 Press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. 5 Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment. 6 Press r/P and then (.
Recording will start on the upper side automatically.
The Tape Player
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Recording the tracks on CD by specifying the tape length
(continued)
6 PUSH
pr/P
OPEN/CLOSE
(
EDIT ENTER
MEMORY CHECK
p =, +
Tips
• You can edit a CD
having 20 tracks or fewer.
• We recommend that
you use AC power as the power source for optimum recording quality.
Note
Do not open the CD tray while editing; the settings for recording will be erased. If you do, start from step 1 again.
Recording programed tracks (EDIT PGM)
The first half of the programed tracks will be recorded on one side of the tape, and the second half will be recorded on the other side. According to the tape you use, you can set the total recording time.
1 Press p on the CD section until “Cd” appears in
the display.
2 Press EDIT to display “E-PGM”.
.
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Note
When “--” is displayed as the tape length, the total recording time of the programed tracks exceeds 98 minutes. Start from step 1 again.
Tips
• If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The track programed last will be cleared. Re­program it.
• To check the order of tracks, press ENTER• MEMORY CHECK after step 6 until “CHECK” appears in the display. Press = or + to display the track number in the programmed order.
• To check the total recording time on the upper side and the reverse side: Press DISPLAY before starting recording. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: “total recording time on the upper side” “total recording time on the reverse side” “total track number and the tape length you need to record the whole CD.
n
n
3 Press = or + to select the track you want to
program, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. Repeat this step.
The total number of programed tracks and the minimum tape length (unit: 2 minutes, up to 98 minutes) you need to record the programed tracks appear in the display.
Example: The total tape length needed to record the entire CD is “24” minutes. The maximum recording time for each side is 12 minutes.
Track Nos.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Length: 05:10 01:20 04:50 02:30 02:30 01:30 04:20 (minutes) Side A (11:20) Side B (10:50)
4 Press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. 5 To change the recording time, press = or +.
If you do not change the recording time, skip to step 6.
Example: If you input “40” minutes for the recording time, the maximum recording time for each side is 20 minutes.
Track Nos.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Length: 05:10 01:20 04:50 02:30 02:30 01:30 04:20 (minutes) Side A (17:50)
Side B (4:20)
6 Press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. 7 Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment. 8 Press r/P and then (.
Recording will start on the upper side automatically. The tracks are recorded in the programed order.
The Tape Player
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Recording the tracks on CD by specifying the tape length
(continued)
Tips
• You can edit a CD
having 20 tracks or fewer.
• We recommend that
you use AC power as the power source for optimum recording quality.
Note
Do not open the CD tray while editing; the settings for recording will be erased. If you do, start from step 1 again.
r/P
6 PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
p
(
EDIT ENTER
MEMORY CHECK
p
=, +
Recording a single track (EDIT 1TRACK)
EDIT 1TRACK is useful to record the first track of single CD, and to record a track from a number of different CDs. Recorded on the both sides mode “
” is automatically selected.
1 Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment. 2 Press p on the CD section until “Cd” appears in
the display.
3 Press EDIT to display “E-1”.
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4 Press = or + to select the track you want to
program.
5 Press r/P and press TAPE( to record on the
upper side or TAPE9 to record on the reverse side.
Recording will start for the selected track.
When recording of the track is finished, the CD player and the cassette deck stop. The total number of tracks recorded and the total recording time appear in the display.
When you record another track, repeat steps 4 and 5, or change the source CD and repeat steps 4 and
5.
The Tape Player
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The Timer
Setting the clock
“--:--” indication appears in the display until you set the clock.
CLOCK
TUNING TIME SET +, –
ENTER MEMORY CHECK
Tips
• The time display
system of this player is the 12-hour system:
AM12:00 = midnight PM12:00 = noon
• When you operate the
player on AC power, “:” flashes as long as the clock goes.
Before you begin, connect to the power source (see pages 34 - 35.)
1 Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digit flashes.
2 Set the clock.
1 Press TUNING TIME SET
+ or – to set the hour and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
2 Press TUNING TIME SET
+ or – to set the minutes.
.
3 Press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
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Waking up to music
You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on page 28).
TIMER
STANDBY
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.
TUNING TIME SET +, –
ENTER MEMORY CHECK
1 Prepare the music source you want to play.
Source Do this
Cd Insert a CD. RAdIO Tune in a station. TAPE Insert a tape. LINE Turn on the equipment connected to
LINE IN.
The Timer
2 Press TIMER to display the t indication.
Do the following operations by checking the display.
3 Press TUNING TIME SET + or – until the music
source you want to play (“Cd”, “TAPE”, “RAdIO” or “LINE”) appears in the display, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
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Waking up to music (continued)
Tip
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The setting entered last will be cleared. Re-enter it.
Tips
• To exit the standby
mode, press STANDBY to make the t indication disappear.
• The preset settings
remain until you reset them.
• The display window
does not light while the waking up timer is on.
4 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go on. 1 Press TUNING
TIME SET + or – to set the hour and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
2 Press TUNING TIME SET + or – to set the
minutes, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go off (Do as step 4.).
6 Press TUNING TIME SET + or – to set the volume
you want, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
7 Press STANDBY.
The t indication lights up and the power goes off; the player enters the standby mode.
At the preset time, the power will go on and music will play. Then the power will go off at the preset time, and the player will enter the standby mode again.
To check/change the waking up timer settings
Press TIMER, then ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. Each time you press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK, a stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change the setting, display the setting you want to change and re­enter it.
To use the player before a timer playback starts
If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual ( in case of the radio, if you listen to the station which is different from the one you tuned in step 1 on page 29, you will hear that station at the preset time.) Turn off the player before the preset time.
To stop play
Turn off the power.
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Falling asleep to music
You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music.
SLEEP
The Timer
Tips
• The display window does not light while the sleeping timer is on.
• You can combine the waking up timer with the sleeping timer. Set the waking up timer first (see page 29), turn on the power, and then set the sleeping timer.
• You can prepare the different music for the waking up timer and the sleeping timer. However, you cannot store different radio stations.
• You can set different volume for the waking up timer and the sleeping timer. For instance, you can sleep at lower volume and wake up at higher volume.
1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.” 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes when the player
goes off automatically. Each time you press
the button, the indication changes as follows:
“10” n “20” n “30” n “60” n “90” n “120” n no indication.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP, the minutes in the display are stored in memory.
When the preset time has passed, music stops and the player goes off automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press SLEEP to make “SLEEP” disappear from the display.
To change the preset time
Do the steps 2 and 3 again.
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Timer-recording radio programs
You can set timer to record the radio at a certain time. You can also record the sound of the component connected to the LINE IN jack, using the timer. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 28).
Note
You cannot preset recording timer and waking up timer (page
29) at the same time.
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.
STANDBY
TIMER
DIR MODE
TUNING TIME SET +, –
ENTER MEMORY CHECK
Tips
• We recommend that
you use AC power as the power source for optimum recording quality.
• When you receive the
AM program in step 1, press r/P to check if the noise is heard. If so, press MODE•MONO/ ST ISS to select the position that most decreases the noise.
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1 Tune in the radio station and insert a blank tape
into the tape compartment with the side you want to record on facing up.
2 Press DIR MODE to
select recording direction of the tape.
One side Both sides
display
3 Press TIMER to display the t indication.
Do the following operations by checking the display window.
4 Press TUNING TIME SET + or – to display
“RAdIO” “REC”, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
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Tip
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The setting entered last will be cleared. Re-enter it.
Tips
• To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY twice to make the t indication disappear.
• The preset settings remain until you reset them.
• When you select both sides recording, the recording will stop after the both sides recording finishes so that accidental recording will not be made.
• The display window does not light while the recording timer is on.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
to start recording. 1 Press TUNING
TIME SET + or – to set the hour and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
2 Press TUNING TIME SET + or – to set the
minutes, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
6 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
to stop recording. (Do as step 5.)
7 Press TUNING TIME SET
+ or – to set the volume you want, and press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK.
8 Press STANDBY.
The power goes off and the player enters the standby mode. The t indication and the recording side of the tape (upper side ( or reverse side
9) appear in the display. If the 9 indication appears, press STANDBY to change the recording side to ( .
At the preset time, the power will go on and the recording will start. Then the power will go off at the preset time, and the player will enter the standby mode again.
To check/change the recording timer settings
Press TIMER, then ENTER•MEMORY CHECK. Each time you press ENTER•MEMORY CHECK, a stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change the setting, display the setting you want to change and re-enter it.
The Timer
To use the player before a timer-recording starts
If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual. Before the preset time, tune in the station you want to record and turn off the power.
To stop timer-recording
Turn off the power.
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Setting Up
Choosing the power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.
Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power.
14
Battery compartment
AC IN
2
to a wall outlet
Note
Be sure to turn off the power of the player before connecting/ disconnecting the AC power cord or removing/inserting batteries.
Tip
The sound quality may be changed depending on the polarity of the plug. Change the direction of inserting the plug and check the sound quality.
1 Inserting the back-up batteries
Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. These batteries work to save the memory data.
Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
To remove the batteries, push the ] side.
2 Connecting the AC power cord
Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.
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3 Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Setting Up
Tip
With normal use, the back-up batteries should last for about six months when the player is operated on batteries. When the time display dims or when the timer function is disabled, replace all the batteries with new ones. To save the preset settings, replace the batteries with the AC power cord connected.
Notes
• You cannot operate the player on rechargeable batteries such as rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
• When you insert or remove the batteries, disconnect the connecting cords and cables to prevent damaging them.
• When you operate the player on batteries, – the backlight in the
display does not light.
– you cannot turn on
the player using the remote.
4 Using the player on batteries
Insert eight size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
Insert eight size D (R20) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries
When the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating, replace all the batteries with new ones.
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Connecting optional components
You can record a CD on a MiniDisc or enjoy the sound from a VCR, TV or MiniDisc player/recorder through the speakers of this player.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.
MD (LINE)
Note
Connect the cables firmly to avoid any malfunction.
Tip
While OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack is being used, keep the jack cover in the jack cover socket on the rear panel.
Recording a CD on a MiniDisc recorder and DAT recorder
MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.
to digital
input jack
* Select a connecting cable depending on the type of the
digital input jack of the recorder to be connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. The OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this unit is square-shaped jack.
The type of the jack Model number of of the component the connecting cable to be connected
Optical miniplug POC-5AB (MiniDisc recorder, etc.)
L-type 7-pin connector POC-DA12P (DAT recorder, etc.)
Square-shaped optical POC-10A connector (MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.)
Digital Connecting cable* POC-5AB (not supplied)
Rear panel of this player
to OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack
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Tip
To record a track from a number of different CDs, EDIT 1TRACK is useful (page 26).
1 Make connections. 2 Turn on this player
and the connected component.
3 Do steps 2 through 4
on pages 26 and 27.
4 Make the connected
component ready for recording.
5 Start playing a CD on
this player.
1 Remove the jack cover from the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player and connect the jack with the digital input jack of the MiniDisc recorder or other component using the digital connecting cable (not supplied) .
2 Turn on the power of this player and the connected
component.
3 Make the connected component ready for
recording.
4 Start playing a CD on this player.
Listening to TV, VCR and MiniDisc player/ recorder
TV, VCR, MiniDisc player/recorder, etc.
to line output jack
Audio connecting cable For MiniDisc recorder:
RK-G136HG (1.5 m) (not supplied)
For MiniDisc recorder:
RK-G129HG (1.5 m) (not supplied)
Rear panel of this player
to LINE IN jack
Setting Up
Tip
You can record the sound of the connected component. Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment, and press r/P then TAPE( (page 11).
1 Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the
line output jack of the MiniDisc player or other component using the audio connecting cable (not supplied) .
2 Turn on the power of this player and the connected
component.
3 Press MD (LINE) and start playing sound on the
connected component. The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers.
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Connecting optional components (continued)
Notes
• As long as “Cd”
appears in the display, the optical digital output jack is in operation and the jack lights even if the CD is in stop mode.
• If you play a CD-ROM
that is not for audio use, noise may be heard.
Listening through the speakers of other audio equipment
Rear panel of this player
Amplifier
to analog line input jack
Audio connecting cable RK-G129HG (1.5 m) (not supplied)
to LINE OUT jack
1 Connect the LINE OUT jack of this player with the
analog line input jack of the amplifier using the audio connecting cable (not supplied) .
2 Turn on the power of this player and the amplifier
and start playing sound on this player.
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Selecting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes.
Choose For
MEGA BASS
Rock’n’roll music:
powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio.
Popular music:
light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio
SOUND
Setting Up
Jazz:
percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio.
Vocals:
the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio
Classical music:
the whole dynamic range for music
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• As the laser beam used in the CD
player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• For AC operation use the supplied AC
power cord; do not use any other type.
• The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• For battery operation, use eight size D
(R20) batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring­wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Side A
Tab for side B Tab for side A
• Take care not to cover the detector slots on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) cassettes. If the slots are covered, the automatic tape selection system will not operate correctly.
TYPE II (high position) detector slots
TYPE IV (metal) detector slots
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
There is no audio.
General
The power is turned off automatically.
Unusual sound is heard. The sound is noisy, weak or has poor quality.
The CD does not play. “NO DISC“ lights in the display
even when a CD is in place.
The sound drops out.
CD Player
When listening to the CD, the TV or radio becomes noisy.
The audio is not stereo. The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
Radio
Remedy
Press POWER to turn on the player.
• Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN socket and a wall outlet securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
• Insert dry batteries. You cannot operate the player on rechargeable batteries such as rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
• Press p on the CD section to switch the function of the player to “Cd”.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged
• Place the player in a location free from vibration.
• Move the player away from the TV or radio.
Press MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “ST” appears.
• Depending on the FM reception conditions, noise may be heard.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable.
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Symptom
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
Radio
The tape does not move when you press an operation button.
The r/P button does not function/The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
Tape Player
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.
The tape player cannot be paused during playback.
The timer does not operate.
Timer
Remedy
• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.
• Insert the tape properly and close the tape compartment securely.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones.
• Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape compartment is in place.
• Press p on the TAPE section to switch the function of the player to “TAPE”.
• Clean the erasing heads (see page 45).
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape compartment is in place.
• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See page 45).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 45).
• The tape player can be paused during recording only.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Replace all the batteries in the player including the back-up batteries with new ones if they are weak.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.
• Make sure the tape has not wound to the end.
• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The remote does not function.
Remote
The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power supply conditions, etc., operation may sometimes become unstable. After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Remedy
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the remote.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the tape heads and tape path
Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.
Capstan
Record/Playback head
Erase head
Pinch roller
Demagnetizing the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss. At this time, you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3-ohm loads, both channel driven from 150 - 8,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channel­minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation.
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from
the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–1 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 130s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 50 - 15,000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm (3 cone type x 2
Input
LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) Minimum input level 250 mV
1
4 in.) dia., 3 ohms,
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
LINE OUT jack (stereo minijack)
Rated output level 250 mV at load impedance
47 kilohms OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (optical output connector)
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm
Power output (excluding US model)
4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 3 ohm, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For personal audio system: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 12 V DC, 8 size D (R20) batteries
For memory back-up: 6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries
For remote commander: 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 25 W
Battery life
For personal audio system
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 6 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 12 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 3 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 3 h
Dimensions (incl. projecting parts)
Approx. 435 × 223 × 160 mm (w/h/d)
1
4 × 8 7⁄8 × 6 3⁄8 inches)
(17
Mass (incl. batteries)
Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 7 oz)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1) Remote commander (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
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Index
A
Audio emphasis 39
B
Batteries
for memory 34 for player 35 for remote 35
C
CD Player 12 Cleaning
cabinet 45 CD 41 tape heads and path 45
Connecting
AC power cord 34 optional components
36
Creating your own program 17
D
Demagnetizing the tape heads 45
Display 12
E, F, G, H
EDIT 1TRACK 26 EDIT ALL 22 EDIT PGM 24
I, J, K
Improving broadcast reception 7
L
Listening
through the speakers of other audio equi 38
to the radio 6 to the TV, VCR and
MD player 37
Locating
a specific track 13 the beginning of a track
21
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 39
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4 a single track 15 a tape 8 preset radio stations 20 tracks in random order
16 tracks repeatedly 14
Presetting radio stations 19
Program Play 17
R
Radio stations
playing 20 presetting 19
Recording
a single track 26 all the tracks on CD 22 on a tape 10 on an MD or a DAT 36 programed tracks 24 timer-recording radio
programs 32
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 39 power sources 34
tracks 5, 13 Setting the clock 28 Setting up 34 Shuffle Play 16 SOUND 39 Sound mode 39
T
Tape Player 21 Timer
falling asleep to music
31
recording radio
programs 32
waking up to music 29 Troubleshooting 42
U, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
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