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- Page 1 Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-D305 PMC-D307 1997 by Sony Corporation 3-860-142-57(1)
- Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the left speaker. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio... -
Page 4: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 26 - 29. Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up Close the lid of the CD compartment. - Page 5 Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press (. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER Adjust the volume Stop playback Pause playback Go to the next track Go back to the previous track Remove the CD Turn on/off the player...
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Page 6: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 26 - 29. Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNE +/– 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. - Page 7 Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST/ISS on the player until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press BAND. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
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Page 8: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 26 - 29. Press 6 PUSH to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing forward Press ( on the TAPE section. - Page 9 Tips • Press COUNTER RESET on the remote to reset the counter to “000.” (on the remote only) • Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( or 9 . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape.
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Page 10: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 26 - 29. Press 6 PUSH to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. With the side you want to record on facing forward Select the program source you want to record. - Page 11 Start recording. 1 Press r/P. 2 Press ( (for the front side) or Note Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 32) will not affect the recording level. • When is displayed, recording will be made on both sides of the tape.
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Page 12: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY/ENTER in stop mode. If the CD has more than 10 tracks, “OVER 10” appears in the display. -
Page 13: Locating A Specific Track
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 Note You cannot locate a specific track if “PGM” or “SHUF REP” is lit in the display. -
Page 14: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 15 and 16.) Note When you repeat a single track or all the tracks, make sure neither “PGM” nor “SHUF REP” is lit in the display. -
Page 15: Creating Your Own Program
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order you want them to be played. Tips • To create your own program on the player by selecting the track you want while listening to the CD, proceed as follows: 1 Press ( on the CD... - Page 16 Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Notes • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. • You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape into the tape compartment and press r/P and ( (or 9)
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Page 17: The Radio
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 FM or AM in any order. PGM SET/AUTO PRESET Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. -
Page 18: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations. You can tune in a preset station with the player. Use PRESET +/– instead of the number buttons. The Radio Press BAND to select the band. Press the number buttons to tune in a stored station. -
Page 19: The Tape Player
The Tape Player Finding the beginning of a track The player senses where a track begins by detecting the pauses between the tracks. Notes • If a soft sound like pianissimo continues for some seconds in a track, the player may start to play as the next track. -
Page 20: The Timer
The Timer Setting the clock “AM12:00” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. As long as the clock goes, “:” flashes. The time display system: 12-hour system The Timer Before you begin, hook up the systems (see page 26.) Press and hold TIMER/CLOCK for about 2 seconds until the hour digit flashes. -
Page 21: Waking Up To Music
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 20). Note You cannot preset wake-up timer and recording timer (page 24) at the same time. - Page 22 Waking up to music (continued) Tips • The display window does not light while the waking up timer is operating even if the power is on. • You can have the player go on the next day at the same time. Just press STANDBY until the t indication appears in the display.
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Page 23: Falling Asleep To Music
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. Tips • The display window does not light while the sleep timer is on. -
Page 24: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
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”... - Page 25 Note To change the recording side of the tape from the reverse side (9) to the front side ((), press STANDBY to make the t indication disappear, and press STANDBY again. Tips • The preset settings remain until you reset them.
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Page 26: Setting Up
Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. Note Connect the right speaker for this unit only to the speaker terminals of the left speaker. If you connect any other speaker or equipment, malfunction may occur. - Page 27 Connect the audio connecting cord (supplied) to the SIGNAL OUTPUT jacks of the player and the SIGNAL INPUT jacks of the left speaker. Connect the white plugs to the L (left) jacks and the red plugs to the R (right) jacks. Connect the speaker cord of the right speaker to the SPEAKER OUT terminals of the left speaker.
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Page 28: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
Hooking up the system (continued) Notes • Do not connect the FM aerial of this player to the outdoor aerial. • Keep the aerials away as far as possible from the speaker cords and other connecting cords. If you do not, noise may be heard. -
Page 29: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote
4 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... -
Page 30: Connecting Optional Components
Connecting optional components You can enjoy the sound from a VCR 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. - Page 31 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.
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Page 32: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Setting Up SOUND Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio “MEGA BASS”... -
Page 33: Additional Information
• 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. Additional Information continued... - Page 34 Precautions (continued) 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. •...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom There is no audio. “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. The audio is weak or has poor quality. The audio is not stereo. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. - Page 36 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom 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. The tape does not record. The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.
- Page 37 After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remedy •...
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Page 38: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. 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... -
Page 39: Specifications
FM: Lead aerial AM: External aerial terminal 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): 40 - 15,000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 8 cm (3 ⁄... -
Page 40: Index
Demagnetizing the tape heads 38 Display 12 Hooking up aerials 28 speakers 26 system 26 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Additional Information I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track M, N, O...