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Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
CAUTION registered mark. As an E NERGY You are cautioned that any changes or modifications ® partner, Sony Corporation not expressly approved in this manual could void your has determined that this product authority to operate this equipment. ® meets the E...
Table of Contents How to use this manual......2 Display Getting Started Turning off the display ......14 — Power Saving Mode Hooking up the system......4 Viewing information about the disc in the Setting the clock........5 display ..........14 CD –...
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Connect the right and left speaker cords to Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
AM loop antenna Setting the clock Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally The clock starts working.
Playing a disc CD – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc This system lets you play the disc in different play modes. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. Playing time Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.
Playing repeatedly Creating your own program — Repeat Play — Program Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. You can make a program of up to 30 steps. Press REPEAT/FM MODE during playback You can synchro record the programed tracks until “REP”...
Other operations Do this Tuner Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/ Presetting radio stations Play DIRECTION in stop mode repeatedly until both “PROGRAM” and “SHUF” You can preset up to 32 stations for FM and AM. disappear. You can then tune in any of those stations Add a track to the Perform steps 1 –...
Manual tuning preset Listening to the radio You can manually tune in and store the radio You can listen to a radio station either by frequency of the desired stations. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to in the station.
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Load a recorded tape. Press xZ on the unit. Press N on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into Other operations the cassette holder. Do this With the side Press xZ on the unit.
Recording on a tape Tape – Recording manually Recording your favorite — Manual Recording CD tracks on a tape You can record just the portions you like from a — CD Synchro Recording CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program.
Sound Adjustment Timer Adjusting the sound Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Generating a more dynamic Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Other operations Waking up to music Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER — Daily Timer SELECT repeatedly. Change the setting Start over from step 1. You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until...
Viewing information Display about the disc in the Turning off the display display — Power Saving Mode You can check the playing time and remaining The clock display can be turned off to minimize time of the current track or that of the disc. the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component A MD IN jacks Recording audio from a Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an connected component...
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 12). If the problem persists after doing all of the The remote does not function. above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Remove the obstacle. • Move the remote closer to the system.
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• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. The sound is distorted. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied • Set the volume of the connected component AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
Messages Additional Information One of the following messages may appear or Precautions flash in the display during operation. On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating no Cd voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of There is no disc in the CD compartment.
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To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded If you have any questions or problems concerning your over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. illustrated. Notes on discs...
Demagnetising the tape heads Specifications Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For Main unit details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising Amplifier section cassette.
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Tape deck section General Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Power requirements using Sony TYPE I North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz cassettes European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY wd (9, 14) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS...
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Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 (5, 9, 13) A – M P – Z m/M (fast forward/rewind) BASS +/– 0 (12) PLAY MODE/DIRECTION qd 6 (6) (6, 7) CLEAR 8 (8, 9) ./> (go back/go forward) PRESET +/–...