3-858-047-12(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
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DHC-MD5
©1996 by Sony Corporation
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TableofContents
Getting Started
The MD Deck
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 5
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 6
– Playback
Using the MD display.......................... 20
Playing the MD tracks repeatedly ..... 21
Connecting optional AV components
and outdoor aerials ......................... 7
Playing the MD tracks
in random order ............................. 22
Programming the MD tracks .............. 22
– Recording/Editing
Basic Operations
Before you start recording .................. 23
Recording on an MD manually .......... 24
Marking track numbers ....................... 25
Erasing recordings ............................... 27
Moving recorded tracks ...................... 29
Dividing recorded tracks .................... 30
Combining recorded tracks ................ 31
Labelling an MD ................................... 32
Playing a CD ........................................... 9
Recording a CD .................................... 10
Playing an MD ...................................... 12
Listening to the radio........................... 13
Recording from the radio .................... 14
The CD Player
Using the CD display........................... 15
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 15
Sound Adjustment
Playing the CD tracks in random
Adjusting the sound ............................ 33
Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu . 34
order ................................................ 16
Programming the CD tracks ............... 17
Looping part of a CD ........................... 18
Labelling a CD ...................................... 19
Other Features
Labelling the preset stations ............... 34
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . 35
Falling asleep to music ........................ 37
Waking up to music ............................. 38
Timer-recording radio programmes.. 39
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 41
System limitations of MDs .................. 42
Troubleshooting ................................... 44
Specifications ........................................ 46
Index........................................ Back cover
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Getting Started
Step1: Hookingupthesystem
Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.
AM loop aerial
FM aerial
Right speaker
Left speaker
DHC-MD5
rear panel
R
L
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the
SPEAKER jacks of the same colour .
Keep the speaker cords away from the
aerials to prevent noise.
Black (’)
Red (‘)
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Connect the FM/AM aerials.
Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect
it.
2
Step2: Settingthe
time
Extend the FM lead
AM loop aerial
aerial horizontally.
You must set the time beforehand to use the
timer function.
FM 75
COAXAL
Ω
AM
1 2,4 3,5
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‚
§
·
∏
π
®
1 Press TIMER SET.
Connect the mains lead to a wall
outlet.
3
2 Turn MULTI JOG and set the hour.
The clock is on a 24-hour system.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
3 Press ENTER/YES.
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Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates
the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
4 Turn MULTI JOG and set the
minute.
Note
5 Press ENTER/YES.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
The clock starts working.
To change the preset time
1 Press TIMER SET.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until “CLOCK SET?”
appears, then press ENTER/YES.
3 Repeat steps 2 to 5.
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4 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
Step3: Presetting
radiostations
JOG until “Frq-Memory?” appears.
You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10
for MW and 10 for LW. For German model,
you can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM
and 10 for AM.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
2
4 3,6
6 Turn MULTI JOG and select the
preset number you want.
Preset number
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§
·
∏
π
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·
∏
π
§
7 Press ENTER/YES.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 1 to 7 to store other
stations.
1
5,7
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then turn
MULTI JOG to tune in the station.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
To change the preset number
German model:
Start again from step 1.
FM nAM
Tip
Other models:
The preset stations are retained for a week even if
you pull out the mains lead or if a power failure
occurs.
FM n MW n LW
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears.
3 Turn MULTI JOG.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
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Note on “VIDEO” and “GAME”
indications
Change the indications according to the component
connected to VIDEO/GAME IN.
• When you connect a VCR, AM/FM tuner or tape
deck, select “VIDEO”.
• When you connect a video game, multi disc
player or DAT deck, select “GAME”.
• When the sound is distorted selecting "VIDEO",
select “GAME”.
Connectingoptional
AVcomponentsand
outdooraerials
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio
components
Connecting a video game/
VCR
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs
and the connectors.
Connecting a tape deck
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs
and the connectors.
To the audio To the AU BUS
input of a
tape deck.
connector of the TC-TX5
stereo cassette deck
To the audio output of a video game/VCR.
To listen to the sound of VCR
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears.
To the audio output
of a tape deck.
Tip
To listen to the sound of a video
game
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “GAME”
appears.
When you connect the TC-TX5 stereo cassette deck
to the DHC-MD5, make sure to connect them each
other with the AU BUS terminals.
When “VIDEO” appears by pressing
FUNCTION, change the indication to
“GAME” following the procedure described
below.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“VIDEO” appears.
2 Turn the power off, then press FUNCTION
and POWER simultaneously.
To retrieve “VIDEO,” start again from step
1.
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Connecting optional AV
components and outdoor aerials
(continued)
Connecting outdoor
aerials
Connect the outdoor aerial to improve the
reception.
Connecting an MD/DAT deck
FM aerial
Connect an MD/DAT deck equipped with a
square optical connector jack to the CD
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack. You can copy
a CD or an MD in the system onto the
connected MD/DAT deck.
Connect the optional FM outdoor aerial. You
can also use the TV aerial instead.
FM 75
COAXAL
Ω
AM
y
IEC standard
socket connector
(not supplied)
AM aerial
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected.
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
To the optical digital
input of an MD/DAT deck.
FM 75
Ω
COAXAL
Ground
wire (not
supplied)
AM
Tip
If you connect a turntable with an MM cartridge,
connect it to VIDEO/GAME IN. Use the optional
MM cartridge equalizer EQ-2 and the audio
connecting cord.
To listen to the sound of a turntable, press
FUNCTION until “VIDEO” appears.
To reduce the noise, connect y to the earth terminal
of the turntable.
Important
If you connect an outdoor aerial, ground it
against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Basic Operations
To
Do this
PlayingaCD
Stop play
Pause
Press π.
Press ∏. Press again to resume
play.
You can play up to three CDs continuously.
Select a track
Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to
go forward) or
0/)
1/ALL DISCS MULTI JOG
VOLUME
counterclockwise (to go back)
and release it when you locate
the desired track. (or press
AMS* +or = on the
remote). Turn and hold
MULTI JOG to locate other
discs.
POWER
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
Find a point in Press ) or 0 during play
a track
and release it at the desired
point.
·
∏
π
§
Select a CD
Press DISC SKIP (or D. SKIP on
the remote).
Play only the
CD you have
selected
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears.
Play all CDs
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
· ∏
EX-CHANGE
π
1 2
DISC SKIP
Remove or
exchange the
CD
Press §.
1 Press § and place a CD on the disc
Exchange the
CD during
play
Press EX-CHANGE. Press
again to close the tray.
tray.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
Adjust the
volume
Turn VOLUME (or press
or
on the remote).
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP
to rotate the disc tray.
2 Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
If you press · when the disc tray is
closed, play starts from the CD loaded
on the tray whose button is lit green.
Disc tray number
Playing time
Track number
continued
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Playing a CD (continued)
RecordingaCD
Tips
— CD Synchro Recording
• Pressing · when the power is off automatically
turns the power on and starts CD playback if there
is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing ·
or the DISC 1 – 3 buttons* (Automatic Source
Selection).
* While normal play or “1 DISC SHUFFLE” is
appearing in the display, pressing the DISC
1 – 3 buttons functions as the Automatic Source
Selection feature.
You can make a digital recording of a CD on
an MD, marking track numbers in the same
sequence as the original CD. The MD is
labeled with the disc name (see page 32) on a
brand-new recordable MD or the MD whose
tracks are completely erased (see page 28). If
you use a recorded MD, the MD deck
automatically locates the end of the recording
and starts recording from there.
• If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC”
appears.
• When the disc tray is selected or the CD loaded on
the tray is playing, the DISC 1 – 3 button for the
tray is lit green.
POWER
6
π
4 5
º
‚
·
∏
π
§
®
·
∏
π
§
3 1 2 4
1 Insert a recordable MD.
With the arrow
pointing
toward the
deck.
0
)
6
(
P
p
r
With the label
side up.
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To record only the first track on
each CD — Hit Parade
Select “HIT PARADE ?” in step 4.
2 Press § on the CD player and place
a CD on the disc tray.
The disc tray opens.
To stop recording
Press π on the MD deck.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
While “TOC” lights up or is
flashing
Do not move the deck or pull out the mains
lead to ensure the complete recording. The
deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC)
while “TOC” is flashing.
To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP
to rotate the disc tray.
Press § to close the disc tray.
Notes
• When you make a recording with the Hit Parade
feature, the disc name is not labelled on the MD.
• When you cannot eject the MD, push in the MD,
then press § on the MD deck.
3 Press DISC SKIP ( or D. SKIP on the
remote) repeatedly until the DISC
1 – 3 button you want lights green.
4 Press CD SYNC, then turn MULTI
JOG until “NORMAL ?” appears.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The MD deck stands by for recording
and the CD is in pause for playback.
6 Press ∏ on the MD deck.
Recording starts.
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To
Do this
PlayinganMD
Stop play
Pause
Press π.
Press ∏. Press again to resume
play.
You can play an MD just like a CD.
Select a track Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to
go forward) or counterclockwise
(to go back) and release it when
you locate the desired track (or
press AMS + or = on the
remote).
MULTI JOG
POWER
∏
0/)
Find a point Press ) or 0 during play and
º
‚
in a track
release it at the desired point.
·
∏
π
§
®
Remove the Press §.
MD
Adjust the
volume
Turn VOLUME (or press
on the remote).
or
·
∏
π
§
Tips
• You can start playing from the desired track.
Before pressing · in step 2, turn MULTI JOG
until the desired track appears.
• Pressing · when the power is off automatically
turns the power on and starts MD playback if
there is an MD in the player (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the MD
deck and start playing an MD just by pressing ·
(Automatic Source Selection).
VOLUME
π
2 1
§
1 Insert an MD.
With the arrow
pointing
toward the
deck.
0
)
6
(
P
p
r
With the label
side up.
2 Press ·.
Playback starts.
Track number Playing time
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3 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the
Listeningtotheradio
desired preset station.
–– Preset Tuning
MULTI JOG
Firstly preset radio stations in the tuner’s
memory (see page 6).
Turn counter-
clockwise (or
press PRESET - on
the remote) for
lower preset
numbers.
Turn clockwise
(or press PRESET
+ on the remote)
for higher preset
numbers.
POWER
2 STEREO/MONO VOLUME
Preset
Station name Frequency number
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
·
∏
π
§
To
Do this
Turn off the Press POWER.
radio
Adjust the
volume
Turn VOLUME (or press
on the remote).
or
1
3
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then turn
MULTI JOG to tune in the desired station.
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on
the remote) repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
German model:
FMn AM
remote) when the power is off automatically turns
the power on and tunes to the last received station
(One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tuner
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) (Automatic Source Selection).
Other models:
FM n MW n LW
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied aerials.
• When an FM programme is noisy, press STEREO/
MONO so that “MONO” appears. There will be
no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
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4 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the
desired preset station.
MULTI JOG
Recordingfromthe
radio
You can record a radio programme on an MD
by calling up the preset station. If you use a
recorded MD, the MD deck automatically
locates the end of the recording and starts
recording from there.
Turn counter-
clockwise (or
press PRESET - on
the remote) for
lower preset
numbers.
Turn clockwise
(or press PRESET
+ on the remote)
for higher preset
numbers.
Preset
Station name Frequency number
POWER
3
6 4
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‚
·
∏
π
§
®
5 Press rREC.
The MD deck stands by for recording.
·
∏
π
§
6 Press ∏ on the MD deck.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press π on the MD deck.
π
2
1
5
Tips
• To record non-preset stations, press TUNING
MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in
step 3, then turn MULTI JOG to tune in the
desired station.
• If noise is heard while recording an AM radio,
move the AM loop aerial to reduce the noise.
1 Insert a recordable MD.
With the arrow
0
)
6
pointing
toward the
deck.
(
P
p
r
With the label
side up.
2 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on
the remote) repeatedly until the
band you want appears.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
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The CD player
UsingtheCDdisplay
PlayingtheCDtracks
repeatedly
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.
–– Repeat Play
This function lets you repeat a single CD or
all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and
Program Play.
DISPLAY
REPEAT
º
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§
·
∏
π
®
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” appears.
Repeat Play starts. Do the following
procedure to change the repeat mode.
n Playing time on the current track.
µ
To repeat
Press
Remaining time on the current track.
All the tracks on 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
µ
the current CD
until “1 DISC” appears in the
display.
Remaining time on the current CD*.
All the tracks on 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
* The remaining time on the CD is not displayed
during Programme or Shuffle Play.
all CDs
until “ALL DISCS” appears
in the display.
Only one track*
REPEAT repeatedly until
“REPEAT 1” appears in the
display while playing the
track you want to repeat.
To check the total playing time
and the number of tracks on the
CD
* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
They are displayed during normal or shuffle
play stop mode.
Total track Total playing
number
time
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.
Tip
“--m--s” appears when you check the remaining
time of a track whose number is 21 or more.
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To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly so that
“SHUFFLE” disappears.
PlayingtheCDtracks
inrandomorder
Tips
–– Shuffle Play
• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by
displaying “SHUFFLE”.
• To skip a track, turn MULTI JOG clockwise (or
press + on the remote).
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all
CDs in random order.
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MULTI JOG
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
·
∏
π
§
DISC 1-3
4
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears, then place a CD on
the disc tray.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.
3 Press 1/ALL DISCS.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
“ALL DISCS”
˜
“1 DISC”
(All the CDs play
in random order.)
(A single CD whose
DISC 1 – 3 button
lights green play in
random order.)
4 Press ·.
“J” appears, then all the tracks play in
random order.
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6 To programme additional tracks,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
ProgrammingtheCD
Skip step 3 if you select a track from
the same disc.
tracks
–– Programme Play
7 Press ·.
You can make a programme of up to
32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you
want them to be played.
All the tracks play in the order you
selected.
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4 5
To check the total number of the
programmed tracks
Press DISPLAY in the stop mode.
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
“Step” appears, followed by the total number
of the programmed tracks.
®
To
Press
·
∏
π
§
Cancel
Programme
Play
π, then PLAY MODE
repeatedly so that
“PROGRAM” disappears.
π
Add a track to
the programme
(in stop mode)
1 Select the disc tray with
DISC 1 – 3 buttons.
2 Select the track by turning
MULTI JOG.
7
3
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display, then
place a CD on the disc tray.
3 Press ENTER/YES.
Clear the entire π once in the stop mode.
programme
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
Tips
“PROGRAM” appears.
• To programme the entire CD as one step of the
programme, skip step 4.
• The programme you made remains after the
Programme Play has finished. To play the same
programme again, press ·. When you make a
recording with the Hit Parade feature, the
programme is erased.
• The total playing time is not displayed when you
select a track whose number is 21 or over or, the
total program time exceeds 100 minutes.
3 Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons
to select a CD.
4 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired
track appears in the display.
Selected track Playing time
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The track is programmed. The last
programmed track appears, followed by
the total playing time.
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The difference between NORMAL
and RHYTHM
The original track can be looped in two ways,
Normal and Rhythm.
LoopingpartofaCD
— Loop
With the loop function, you can repeat part of
a CD during playback. This lets you create
original recordings.
Original
Hey, Come on everybody! …
NORMAL
1
Normal play resumes from the point the loop
started.
Loop length
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
Nn
Hey, C… C… C… C’mon everybody! …
·
∏
π
§
Press LOOP
Release LOOP
RHYTHM
Normal play resumes from the point the loop
ends.
Hey, C… C… C…
erybody! …
2,4
1 3
nme on ev
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears and place a CD on
the disc tray.
Press LOOP
Release LOOP
: Unheard portion overlapped by the
loop.
2 Press LOOP repeatedly during
pause or stop mode to select
“NORMAL 1 – 5” or
You can choose the Loop length from the five
levels with the range from 0.25 to one second.
“RHYTHM 1 – 5”.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
NORMAL 1*
RHYTHM 5
NORMAL 5
RHYTHM 1*
* See “The difference between NORMAL and
RHYTHM” for detail.
3 Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons.
4 Press and hold LOOP at the point
you want to start the Loop function,
and release the button to resume
normal play.
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5 Press CHARACTER repeatedly
until the desired type of character
appears.
LabellingaCD
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
You can label up to 30 CDs using up to 13
symbols and characters on each CDs.
Whenever you load the labelled CD, the label
(disc name) appears in the display. If you
label a CD and do a CD synchro recording on
a brand-new MD, the CD’s name is
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers) n ! (Symbols)* n (Space)
n A…
automatically recorded on the MD.
*You can use the following symbols.
1
3 3,6 4,9
!"#$%&'()∗+,–./:;<=>?@_` (Space)
º
‚
§
·
∏
π
®
6 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired
character appears.
The selected character flashes. To enter a
blank space, press CURSOR n while the
cursor is flashing.
·
∏
π
§
7 Press CURSOR n.
The character you selected in step 6
lights up and the cursor shifts to the
right.
N
π
2
7 1 5
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears, then place a CD.
8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete the
2 Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the
remote) repeatedly until the desired
DISC 1 – 3 button lights in green.
entire title.
If you make a mistake, press CURSOR
N or n until the character you want to
change flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7.
To erase the character, press EDIT/NO
while the character is flashing.
Make sure that the CD has stopped and
wait until the total number of tracks and
the playing time appear in the display.
3 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
9 Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labelling procedure.
JOG until “Name in ?” appears.
The disc name is displayed.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
The cursor starts flashing.
Disc tray number
Cursor
continued
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The MD Deck
Labelling a CD (continued)
UsingtheMDdisplay
To cancel labelling
Press π.
You can check the remaining time and total
playing time of an MD.
To erase a disc name
1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG
until “Name Erase ?” appears.
Checking the remaining
time of a track
2 Press ENTER/YES.
The disc name appears.
“No Name” appears if no disc name is
stored.
DISPLAY
3 Turn MULTI JOG until the disc name you
want to erase appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES again.
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∏
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“Complete” appears and the disc name is
erased.
Note
When you make a recording with the Hit Parade
feature, the disc name is not labelled on the MD.
Press DISPLAY during play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
n Playing time and the track numbers on the
current track.
µ
Remaining time and the track numbers on
the current track.
µ
Track title on the current track*.
* “No Name” appears if no track title is stored.
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Checking the remaining
time of a disc
PlayingtheMDtracks
repeatedly
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
— Repeat Play
This function lets you repeat a single track or
all the tracks on a disc.
n Total playing time and the track numbers
REPEAT
on the MD.
µ
Remaining recordable time of the MD
(only for a recordable MD).
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§
·
∏
π
®
Note
The correct remaining time may not be displayed
due to the MD’s system limitations.
Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” (for all the tracks) or
“REPEAT 1*” (for a single track)
appears.
Repeat Play starts.
* You cannot repeat a single track during Shuffle
Play and Program Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
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PlayingtheMDtracks ProgrammingtheMD
inrandomorder
tracks
–– Shuffle Play
–– Programme Play
You can play the tracks in random order.
You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks
in the order you want them to be played.
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π
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π
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·
∏
π
§
·
∏
π
§
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears, then insert an MD.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” appears, then insert an MD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears.
3 Press ·.
“J” appears, then all the tracks play in
3 Turn MULTI JOG until the track
random order.
number you want appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press π, then PLAY MODE repeatedly so
that “SHUFFLE” disappears.
The track is programmed. The last
programmed track appears, followed by
the total playing time.
Tip
The last
Total playing
To skip the tracks, turn the MULTI JOG clockwise
(or press + on the remote).
programmed track time
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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to programme
Beforeyoustart
recording
other tracks.
6 Press ·.
Playback starts in the order you selected.
MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and
play back music with high quality sound that
compares with the sound of CDs. Another
feature of MDs is track marking. The track
marking feature lets you quickly locate a
specific point or easily edit the recorded
tracks. However, depending on the source
you record, the recording method varies.
Also, the way the track numbers are recorded
differs depending on the source.
To
Press
Cancel
Programme
Play
π, then PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
disappears.
Add a track to
the programme
(in stop mode)
1 Select the track by turning
MULTI JOG.
2 Press ENTER/YES.
Erase the
π in stop mode.
programme
When the source you record from is:
• This system’s CD player
– The digital signal from the CD is recorded
as it is (digital recording*).
Tip
The programme you made remains after the
Programme Play has finished. To play the same
programme again, press ·.
– Track numbers are automatically marked
as on the original CD.
• Other digital components
(e.g., a DAT deck)
– The digital signal is converted to an analog
signal once, then re-converted to a digital
signal and recorded** (analog recording).
– A track number is marked at the beginning
of a recording, but when you turn on the
Level Sync function (see page 26), track
numbers are automatically marked in sync
with the level of the input signal.
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Before you start recording
(continued)
RecordingonanMD
manually
• This unit’s tuner and other analog
components
(e.g., a tape deck)
The system automatically locates the last
recorded portion and starts recording from
that point.
– The analog signal is converted to digital
and recorded (analog recording).
– A track number is marked at the beginning
of a recording, but when you turn on the
Level Sync function (see page 26), track
numbers are automatically marked in sync
with the level of the input signal.
4
π
3
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* For details on limitations of digital recording, see
page 42.
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∏
π
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**This signal conversion happens because this unit
does not have a digital input.
Note on the track number of an MD
·
∏
π
§
On an MD, the track number (track sequence), track
start and end point information, etc., are recorded in
the TOC* area independent of the sound
information. You can edit recorded tracks quickly
by modifying the TOC information.
* TOC: Table Of Contents.
2
1
1 Insert a recordable MD.
2 Press FUNCTION and select the
source (e.g., CD) you want to
record.
3 Press r REC.
The deck is now ready for recording. To
mark track numbers, see “Marking track
numbers” next. When recording from
this unit’s CD, the track numbers are
automatically marked.
4 Press ∏ of the MD deck.
Recording starts.
5 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
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To stop recording
Press π on the MD deck.
Markingtrack
numbers
When “Rec Level Over” appears
High level signal is input while recording. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 45.
When you record from this unit’s CD (digital
recording), the track numbers are
automatically marked. In addition, you can
mark track numbers:
While “TOC” lights up or is flashing
Do not move the deck or pull out the mains lead to
ensure the complete recording. The deck updates
the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is
flashing.
• At any point while recording.
• Automatically while analog recording.
Note
If you pause recording during CD recording, a track
number is recorded at that point. Also, note that the
tracks are recorded as a single track with a single
track number when:
• a single track of the same CD is recorded
repeatedly.
Marking track numbers at
a specific point while
recording
• two or more tracks with the same track number
from different CDs are recorded continuously.
You can mark track numbers at any time
while recording, regardless of the type of
sound source.
rREC
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·
∏
π
®
Press r REC while recording at the
point you want to add a track mark.
The tracks following the added one are
renumbered.
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Marking track numbers
(continued)
To cancel the track marking
1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG
until “LEVELSYNC?” appears.
2 Press ENTER/YES.
“LEVELSYNC OFF?” appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
“LEVEL-SYNC” disappears.
Marking track numbers
automatically while
analog recording
Track numbers are automatically marked
when the input signal continues to be under a
certain level for more than two seconds and
then returns to the previous level.
In this way, a track number is marked only at
the beginning.
5 2 3,4 1
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·
∏
π
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·
∏
π
§
1 Press r REC .
The MD deck is ready for recording.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “LEVELSYNC ?” appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES.
“LEVELSYNC ON?” appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES again.
“LEVEL-SYNC lights up.
5 Press ∏.
Recording starts.
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Erasingrecordings
— Erase Function
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The MD system lets you erase unwanted
sound quickly and easily. The three options
to erase recordings are:
·
∏
π
®
• Erasing a single track.
• Erasing all tracks.
·
∏
π
§
• Erasing a portion of a track.
π
Note
When “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in the
display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
indication disappears.
1 Turn MULTI JOG until the track
number you want appears.
Erasing a single track
The track number you want.
You can erase a track simply by specifying its
track number. When you erase a track, the
total number of tracks on the MD decreases
by one and all the tracks following the erased
one are renumbered.
Example: Erasing track B.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “Erase ?” appears.
Erase track B
Track
number
1
1
2
3
4
3 Press ENTER/YES.
Original
tracks
A
A
B
C
D
“Erase ??” appears.
If you want to cancel the Erase Function
at this time, press π.
2
3
ERASE
C
D
4 Press ENTER/YES again to erase
the track.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the selected track and title are
erased.
Note
“Erase!! ?” appears when the track was recorded or
edited on another deck and is record protected. To
erase the track, press ENTER/YES while “Erase !!?”
is displayed.
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Erasing recordings
— Erase Function (continued)
Erasing a portion of a
track
Erasing all tracks
You can erase the disc name, all recorded
tracks and their titles all at once.
By using the Divide (see page 30), Erase (see
page 27), and Combine (see page 31)
Functions, you can erase specific portions of a
track.
1 2,3
Example: Erasing a portion of track A.
Portion to be
Track
number
erased.
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·
∏
π
1
2
3
®
Original
tracks
A
B
Divide track A into
three parts.*
·
∏
π
§
The renumbered
track
1
1
2
3
4
DIVIDE
π
A-a
A-b A-c
B
(page 30.)
1 While the deck is stopped, press
EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG
until “All Erase ?” appears.
Erase track A-b.
2
3
4
ERASE
(page 27.)
A-c
B
A-a
2 Press ENTER/YES.
Combine tracks A-a
“All Erase??” appears.
To cancel the Erase Function at this time,
press π.
and A-c.
1
2
3
COMBINE
(page 31)
A(a+c)
B
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and all recorded tracks and their titles
are erased.
* The tracks are renumbered.
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4 Turn MULTI JOG until the new
Movingrecorded
track position appears.
To cancel the Move Function at this time,
press π.
tracks
— Move Function
By using the Move Function, you can change
the order of any track on the disc. When you
move tracks, the tracks are automatically
renumbered.
The original
The number you
track number. want
Example: Moving track C to position 2.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
Move track C to the
“Complete” appears for a few seconds.
Track
second position.
number
1
1
2
3
4
Original
tracks
C
A
B
D
D
Note
When “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in the
display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
indication disappears.
2
3
4
MOVE
A
C
B
2 1,2,4 3,5
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§
·
∏
π
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·
∏
π
§
π
1 Turn MULTI JOG until the track
number you want to move appears.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “Move ?” appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES.
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3 Press ENTER/YES.
Dividingrecorded
“Rehearsal” and “Position ok?” appear
alternately and the portion to be divided
is played repeatedly.
tracks
— Divide Function
• To shift the position to be divided:
1 Press EDIT/NO.
You can use this function to add track
numbers to multiple tracks that are recorded
as one track. This function also lets you mark
track numbers after the recording ends. The
total number of tracks increases by one and
all the tracks following the divided ones are
renumbered.
2 While monitoring the sound, turn
MULTI JOG to the starting point to be
divided.
You can check the display and shift
the point between -128 and +127 (01 is
about 0.06 seconds).
To cancel the divide function at this
time, press π.
Example: Dividing track 2 into tracks B and
C.
4 Press ENTER/YES again when you
Track
find the point to be divided.
number
1
2
3
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the newly created track begins
playing.
Original
tracks
C
A
A
B
D
Divide track 2 into
tracks B and C.
1
2
3
4
Tip
DIVIDE
B
C
D
You can also divide tracks while recording. Press
r REC at the desired point.
1 2 3,4
Notes
• The new track will have no track title even if the
original track was labelled.
• When “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in
the display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
the indication disappears.
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∏
π
®
π
1 While playing the MD, press ∏.
The deck pauses.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “Divide ?” appears.
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3 Press ENTER/YES.
Combiningrecorded
“Rehearsal” and “Track ok?” appear
alternately and the portion where the
two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the
first track and the beginning of the
second track) is played repeatedly.
If you want to cancel the combine
function at this time, press π.
tracks
— Combine Function
This function lets you put several tracks or
several independently recorded portions into
a single track. The total number of tracks
decrease by one and all the tracks following
the combined ones are renumbered.
4 Press ENTER/YES again when you
find the portion.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the tracks are combined.
Example: Combining tracks B and C.
Track
number
1
1
2
2
3
Notes
Original
tracks
A
B
C
D
• When “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in
the display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
the indication disappears.
• If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the
title of the second track is erased.
Combine tracks B
and C.
3
4
COMBINE
A
B
C
D
• If “Sorry” appears, the tracks cannot be combined.
This happens when you’ve edited the same track
too many times. This is due to a technical
limitation of the MD system and is not a
mechanical error.
2 1,2 3,4
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·
∏
π
®
π
1 Turn MULTI JOG until the second
track of the two to be combined
appears.
For example, to combine tracks 3 and 4,
select track 4.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “Combine?” appears.
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4 Press CHARACTER repeatedly
until the desired type of character
appears.
LabellinganMD
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
You can create titles (names) for your
recorded MDs and tracks. You can use up to
80 characters each for a disc and a track.
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers) n ! (Symbols)* n
n A…
(Space)
2 2,5 3,8
N
*You can use the following symbols.
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∏
π
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!"#$%&'()∗+,–./:;<=>?@_` (Space)
5 Turn MULTI JOG until the character
∏
1 6 4
you want appears.
The selected character flashes. To enter a
blank space, press CURSOR n while the
cursor is flashing.
6 Press CURSOR n to enter the
character.
SCROLL
The cursor shifts rightward and waits for
the input of the next character.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the
1 To label a disc, press π and stop
entire title.
playing the disc.
If you made a mistake, press CURSOR
N or n until the character you want to
change flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6.
To erase the character, press EDIT/NO
while the character is flashing.
To label a track, turn MULTI JOG until
the desired track number appears.
2 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “Name in ?” appears.
8 Press ENTER/YES to complete the
3 Press ENTER/YES.
labelling procedure.
The cursor starts flashing.
The titles you entered appear
sequentially.
The track you want to label.
Cursor
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Sound Adjustment
To cancel labelling
Press π.
Adjustingthesound
To check the names (with the
remote only)
You can listen to music with strong bass or
powerful sound.
To check the disc titles, press SCROLL while
play is being stopped. To check the track
titles, press SCROLL while in play. The titles
are displayed scrolling in the display. To
stop scrolling, press SCROLL. Press the
button again to start scrolling.
GROOVE
º
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§
To erase all names
·
∏
π
®
1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG
until “Name Erase ?” appears.
2 Press ENTER/YES.
“Name Erase??” appears. To cancel the
erasing, press π here.
DBFB
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
All the track titles and track names are
erased.
To reinforce the bass sound
Press DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback).
The lamp on the button lights up.
Press the button again to cancel DBFB.
Note
You can label a track title while playing, but you
must complete the labelling before the track ends.
To get a powerful sound
Press GROOVE.
The lamps on the GROOVE and DBFB
buttons light up.
The whole volume increases and the bass
sound is reinforced.
Press the button again to cancel GROOVE.
Tip
The DBFB effect is not canceled by only pressing
GROOVE.
Press DBFB to cancel the DBFB effect.
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Other Features
SelectingthePreset
Equalizermenu
Labellingthepreset
stations
— Station Name
The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the
sound characteristic among 20 sound effects
according to the sound you are listening to.
You can put a name of up to 10 characters
(Station Name) to a preset station. The
Station Name appears when you tune in the
station. If you label a station name and
record it on an MD (a brand-new one), the
station name is automatically recorded when
you do the timer-recording.
2
3 1
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·
∏
π
§
®
2 4 3,4,7 5,10
·
∏
π
§
º
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§
·
∏
π
®
·
∏
π
§
1 Press PRESET EQ.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until your desired
menu appears.
π
N
1
8 6
To stop selecting the menu, press
EDIT/NO.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears.
To cancel the mode
Select “20 FLAT” by turning MULTI JOG in
step 2 and press ENTER/YES.
3 Turn MULTI JOG until the preset
number of the station you want to
label appears.
Tip
• The Preset Equalizer menu is factory set to
“1 ROCK”.
4 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
• The Preset Equalizer effect is not recorded on an
MD or a tape.
JOG until “Name in ?” appears.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The cursor starts flashing.
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6 Press CHARACTER repeatedly
until the desired sort of character
appears.
UsingtheRadioData
System(RDS)
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
programme signal. This tuner offers
A (Upper cases) n a (Lower cases) n 0
(Numbers) n ! (Symbols)* n
n A…
(Space)
*You can use the following symbols.
convenient RDS features, such as monitoring
and locating a station by programme type.
RDS is available only on FM stations*.
!"#$%&'()∗+,–./:;<=>?@_` (Space)
Note
7 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired
character appears.
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
To enter a blank space, press
CURSOR n while the cursor is
flashing.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
8 Press CURSOR n.
The cursor shifts rightward and starts
flashing.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to complete the
name.
Simply select a station from the FM
band.
When you tune in a station that provides
RDS services, the station name appears
in the display.
If you made a mistake, press
CURSOR N or n until the
character you want to change
flashes, then repeat steps 6 to 8.
10 Press ENTER/YES.
To cancel labelling
Press π on the MD deck.
To erase the name
Repeat steps 1 to 5, then press EDIT/NO
repeatedly until all the letters are erased.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)
3 Turn MULTI JOG to the + or – side
to select the programme type you
want. See the “List of programme
types” section.
To check the RDS information
When you press DISPLAY, the programme
type is displayed for a few seconds.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
Note
The unit starts searching for the preset
RDS stations (“PTY Search” and the
selected programme type are displayed
alternately).
“No PTY Data” appears when the receiving station
does not broadcast the programme type you
selected.
When the tuner receives a programme,
the preset station number flashes.
Locating a station by
programme type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting
a programme type. The unit tunes in the type
of programmes currently being broadcast
from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s
preset memory.
5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired
preset station number flashes in the
display.
6 Press ENTER/YES while the preset
station number is flashing.
1 1,3,5 2,4,6
List of programme types (PTY)
Affairs
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π
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Topical programmes that expand on
current news.
·
∏
π
§
Alarm
Emergency broadcasts.
Culture
Programmes about national or regional
culture, such as religion, language, and
social concerns.
Drama
Radio plays and serials.
1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI
JOG until “PTY search ?” appears.
Education
Educational programmes, such as a “how-
to” programmes and advice.
2 Press ENTER/YES.
Information
Programmes about consumer affairs,
medical advice, and weather.
L. Classical
Classical music, such as instrumentals, and
vocal and choral works.
M.O.R. Music
Easy listening (middle of the road music).
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News
News programmes.
Fallingasleepto
Other Music
Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and
reggae.
music
— Sleep Timer
Pop Music
Popular music programmes.
You can let the system turn off at a preset
time, so you can sleep to the music. You can
preset the time to be turned off by 10
minutes.
Rock Music
Rock music programmes.
Make sure you have set the clock (see page 5).
Science
Programmes about the natural sciences.
S. Classical
Performances of major orchestras, chamber
music, opera, etc.
SLEEP
Sport
Sports programmes.
Varied
Programmes containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and comedy.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes as follows:
PTY undefined
Any programming not defined above.
Note
90min n 80min n 70min —… n 10min
“PTY not found” appears when the programme that
you selected is not currently being broadcasted.
SLEEP OFF N
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the time to turn off
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears.
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6 Set the time to start play.
Wakinguptomusic
Turn MULTI JOG to set the hour, then
press ENTER/YES.
— Wake-up Timer
The minute indication starts flashing.
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see page 5).
3 4,6,8 2
Turn MULTI JOG to set the minute, then
press ENTER/YES.
º
‚
§
The hour indication flashes again.
·
∏
π
®
7 Set the time to stop playback
following the above procedure.
TIMER
SELECT
10
5,6,9
8 Turn MULTI JOG until the music
source you want appears.
The indications change as follows:
CD PLAY ˜ TUNER ˜ TAPE PLAY*
˜ MD PLAY
1 Prepare the music source you want
to play.
• CD: Place a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
page 17).
* Select this when you choose the optional
TC-TX5 tape deck as the sound source.
9 Press ENTER/YES.
• MD: Insert an MD.
• Radio: Tune in a station (see page 13).
The start time, followed by the stop time,
the music source and volume appear,
then the original display appears.
2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the sound
volume.
10 Press POWER to turn off the
power.
3 Press TIMER SET.
4 Turn MULTI JOG until “DAILY
TIMER” appears.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The hour indication starts flashing.
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To check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“DAILY TIMER” appears. The start time,
followed by the stop time, the music source
and volume appears then the original display
appears. To change the setting, start again
from step 1.
Timer-recordingradio
programmes
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see page 6) and set the clock (see page
5) beforehand.
To cancel the timer operation
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF” appears.
The MD is automatically labelled with the
station name, the start time and the stop time
of the recording if the station is labeled (see
page 34) before hand.
Tip
When you connect a tape deck as the TC-TX5
equipped with an AU BUS connector to the system,
you can activate the wake-up timer with the tape
deck.
2 3,5,7
Note
º
‚
§
Do not operate the system from the time the power
turns on until the playback starts (about 20 seconds).
·
∏
π
®
TIMER
SELECT
10 9
4,5,8
1 Tune in the preset radio station. (See
page 13.)
2 Press TIMER SET.
3 Turn MULTI JOG until “REC
TIMER” appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
The hour indication starts flashing.
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Timer-recording radio programmes
(contined)
To check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “REC
TIMER” appears. The start time, followed by
the stop time and the preset number appears,
then the original display appears. To change
the setting, start again from step 1.
5 Set the time to start recording.
Turn MULTI JOG to set the hour, then
press ENTER/YES.
To cancel the timer operation
The minute indication starts flashing.
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF” appears.
Tip
When you connect a tape deck as the TC-TX5
equipped with an AU BUS connector to the system,
you can activate the timer-recording with the tape
deck.
Turn MULTI JOG to set the minute, then
press ENTER/YES.
The hour indication flashes again.
Notes
6 Set the time to stop recording
• Do not operate the system from the time the
power turns on until the recording starts (about 20
seconds).
following the above procedure.
• When you use the blank MD to record, the first 15
seconds will not be recorded.
• If the power is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
7 Turn MULTI JOG and select
“TUNER to MD.”
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
8 Press ENTER/YES.
The start time, followed by the stop time,
preset number and the recording source
appears, then the original display
appears.
9 Insert a recordable MD.
10 Turn off the power.
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Additional Information
On the speaker system
Although this speaker system is magnetically
shielded, there may be cases where the picture on
some TV sets becomes magnetically distorted. In
such a case, turn off the power of the TV set/
personal computer set once, and after 15 to 30
minutes turn it on again.
When there seems to be no improvement, locate
the speaker system further away from the TV set.
Furthermore, be sure not to place objects in which
magnets are attached or used near the TV set, such
as audio racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may
cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if
it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have
the component checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
Protecting a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the
side of the MD so the tab is concealed.
In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To
record on the MD, slide close the tab.
Tab
• The mains lead must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.
Slide open the
tab
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
– Subject to direct sunlight.
On operation
• If the stereo system 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 player or the MD deck. Should this occur,
the system will not operate properly. Remove the
CD or MD and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out the disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
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Precautions (continued)
Systemlimitationsof
MDs
Notes on MDs
• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close
the shutter immediately if the shutter opens.
The recording system in your MD deck has
limitations described below. Note, however,
that these limitations are due to the inherent
nature of the MD recording system itself and
not to mechanical causes.
“DISC FULL” lights up before the
MD has reached the maximum
recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,
“DISC FULL” lights up regardless of the total
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be
recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase
unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.
Shutter
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove
dirt.
•Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
Notes on CDs
“DISC FULL” lights up before the
maximum number of tracks (255)
is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are
sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing
the track count and causing “DISC FULL” to light
up.
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, 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.
The remaining recording time
does not increase even after
erasing numerous short tracks
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Tracks shorter than 12 seconds long are not counted,
so erasing them may not increase the recording
time.
Some tracks cannot be combined
with others
Track combination may become impossible when
tracks are shorter than 12 seconds long.
The total recorded time and the
remaining time on the MD may
not reach the maximum recording
time (60 or 74 minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds
each, no matter how short the material. The
contents recorded may thus be shorter than the
maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also
be further reduced by scratches.
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Notes
The sound may drop-out while
searching the edited tracks
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound
dropout during searching because high-speed
playback takes time to search for the position on the
disc when the tracks are scattered on the disc.
• This copy management system doesn’t apply
when you make a recording through analog-to-
analog connections.
• Since this unit supports 44.1 kHz sampling
frequency only, you cannot make a digital
recording of a digital satellite broadcast
programme, whose sampling frequency is 32 kHz
or 48 kHz. To make a digital recording, you need
an MD deck or a DAT deck that supports these
frequencies. You can also make a second-
generation copy.
Track numbers cannot be marked
When “LEVELSYNC ON” (page 26) is displayed
during analog recording, the track numbers may not
be marked at the beginning of the track:
• if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for
less than two seconds
• if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for
more than two seconds in the middle of the track.
Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and
DATs let you copy music easily with high quality,
for these digital products process music as a digital
signal.
To protect the copyrighted music programs, this
unit uses the Serial Copy Management System that
allows you to make only a single copy of a recorded
digital source through digital-to-digital
connections.
You can make only a first generation copy*
through a digital-to-digital connection.
For example:
1 You can make a copy of a commercially available
digital sound programme (e.g., a CD and an MD),
but you cannot make a second copy from the first-
generation copy.
2 You can make a copy of a digital signal from a
digitally recorded analog sound programme (e.g.,
an analog record and a music cassette tape) or
from a digital satellite broadcast programme, but
you cannot make a second copy.
* A first-generation copy means a digital recording
of a digital signal made on digital audio
equipment. For example, if you record from this
unit’s CD player to this MD deck, you’d make a
first-generation copy.
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CD Player
Troubleshooting
The CD tray does not close.
•The CD is not placed properly.
If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following check list.
The CD will not play.
•The CD is dirty.
First, check that the mains lead is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
•The CD is inserted label side down.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in programme or shuffle
mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM”
disappears.
General
There is no sound.
•Rotate VOLUME clockwise.
•The headphones are connected.
“OVER” is displayed.
•You have reached the end of the CD.
Press 0 (or = on the remote) to
return to the beginning of the CD.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.
“0:00” flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again.
MD Deck
An incompletely inserted MD cannot be
pulled out.
•The MD deck’s self-lock system has
gripped the MD. Insert the MD
completely, then press § on the MD
deck.
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
The timer display does not appears even if
you press TIMER SET or TIMER SELECT.
•Set the timer correctly.
The controls do not work.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.
•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
•The MD is dirty or scratched. (“Disc
Error” appears.) Replace the MD with a
new one.
The MD will not play.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the MD and leave the system
turned on for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
•Insert the MD in the direction of the
Speakers
arrow.
•Nothing is recorded on the MD.
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
•Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
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If other problems not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1 Unplug the mains lead.
2 Hold down POWER, then plug the mains
lead again into the wall outlet.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You
should set them again.
Recording is not possible.
•The MD is protected against erasure.
(“Protected” appears.) Slide the tab to
close the slot (see page 41).
•Connect the sound source properly.
•A pre-mastered MD is inserted in the
deck. Replace the disc with a recordable
MD.
•Replace the disc with a recordable MD
that has sufficient time remaining or erase
unnecessary tracks.
•The power cord was unplugged or a
power interruption occurred during
recording. Start recording over from the
beginning.
MD error messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display window during MD
operation.
“OVER” is displayed.
•You have reached the end of the MD.
Press 0 (or = on the remote) to
return.
Auto cut
“Rec Level Over” appears during analog
recording.
1 Press EDIT/NO, then turn MULTI JOG
during recording (or recording pause)
until “Attenuate ?” appears.
The MD deck is pausing the recording
because silence continued for 30 seconds or
more during digital recording.
Blank Disc
The inserted recordable MD is brand new
or all tracks on the MD have been erased.
2 Press ENTER/YES.
“Attenuate ON?” appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
“Attenuate” appears.
The recording level is reduced. To cancel
the setting, select “Attenuate OFF ?” in
step 2.
Cannot Copy
You cannot make a digital recording (See
“Guide to the Serial Copy Management
System” on page 43).
Cannot EDIT
You tried to edit in Programme or Shuffle
Play mode.
Tuner
Disc Error
The inserted MD is damaged or does not
contain a TOC.
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
"STEREO" flashes in the display.).
•Adjust the aerial.
Disc Full
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external antenna.
There is no time remaining on the disc (See
“System Limitations of MDs” on page 42).
A stereo FM programme cannot be
received in stereo.
•Press STEREO/MONO so that
“STEREO” appears.
Impossible
You tried to combine from the first track on
an MD, which is not possible.
Name Full
There is no more space to store track or
disc titles.
NO DISC
There is no MD in the deck.
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Specifications
No Track
The inserted MD has a disc title but no
tracks.
Amplifier section
DIN power output
40 W + 40 W
(6 ohms, at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
50 + 50 watts
OVER
You have reached the end of the last track
during high-speed search.
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Protected
The inserted MD is protected against
erasure.
Music power output
Inputs
160 watts
VIDEO/GAME IN
(phono jacks)
(switchable)
VIDEO IN:
voltage 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
GAME IN:
Retry
The MD deck is redoing the recording
because of vibrations or disc scratches
encountered during recording.
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
TAPE IN (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
TAPE OUT (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV
impedance 1 kilohms
Retry Error
Due to vibration affecting the deck or
scratches on the MD, several recording
attempts were made but with no success.
Outputs
Smart Space
The signal was input again after silence
continued for 3 to 30 seconds or less during
digital recording.
PHONES (stereo phone jack):
accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more.
accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
SPEAKER:
Sorry
You tried to combine tracks that cannot be
combined.
CD player section
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Laser output
Max. 44.6 µW*
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Frequency response
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
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MD deck section
General
System
MiniDisc digital audio
system
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
130 watts
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780nm)
Amplifier/Tuner/MD/CD section:
Emission duration:
continuous
Approx. 280 × 240 × 360
mm (11 1/8 × 9 1/2 × 14 1/4
in) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts and
controls
Laser output
Max. 44.6 µW*
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with a 7 mm aperture.
74 minutes max. (using
MDW-74)
(U.K. model)
Approx. 280 × 240 × 350
mm (11 1/8 × 9 1/2 × 13 7/8
in) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts and
controls
Recording time
Sampling frequency
Frequency response
44.1 kHz
5 Hz to 20 kHz
(Other models)
Speakers:
Mass
Approx. 205 × 325 × 290
mm (8 1/8 × 12 7/8 × 11 1/2
in) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts and
controls
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Amplifier/Tuner/MD/CD section:
Approx. 9.4 kg
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM lead aerial
(20 lb 12 oz)
Approx. 4 kg
(8 lb 14 oz) net per
speaker
Speakers:
Aerial
Aerial terminals
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
75 ohm unbalanced
Supplied accessories:
AM loop aerial (1)
Remote RM-S5MD (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS)
batteries (2)
FM lead aerial (1)
Speaker cords (2)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
German model:
AM:
522 – 1,611 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Other models:
MW:
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
522 – 1,611 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
LW:
144 – 288 kHz
(with the interval set at
3 kHz)
AM loop aerial
External aerial terminals
Aerial
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speaker
SS-MD5
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Super Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
3-way, bass-reflex type
15 cm dia., cone type
5 cm dia., cone type
2 cm dia., dome type
6 ohms
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H, I, J, K
R
Index
Hit Parade 11
Hooking up
Radio stations
presetting 6
optional components 7
tuning in 13
RDS 35
Recording
A
the aerials 5, 8
the power 4
the system 4
Adjusting
a CD 10
the sound 33
a radio programme 14
on an MD 24
the volume 9
the speaker volume 9
L, M
timer recording 39
Repeat Play 15, 21
Resetting the system 45
Aerials 5, 8
AMS 9, 12
Analog recording 23
Automatic Source Selection
10, 12, 13
Labelling
a CD 19
an MD 32
a preset station 34
S
Saving recordings 41
Setting the time 5
Serial copy management
system 43
Shuffle Play 16, 22
Sleep Timer 37
Sound adjustment 33
Speakers 4
Station Name 34
System limitations 42
N
B
Normal Play 9
Batteries 5
O
C
One Touch Play 10, 12, 13
CD player 9, 15
CD Synchro Recording 10
Clock setting 5
Combine Function 31
Connecting. See Hooking up
P , Q
Playing
a CD 9
an MD 12
T, U, V
a preset radio station 13
tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) 16, 22
tracks in the desired
order (Programme Play)
17, 22
D
Timer
DBFB 33
falling asleep to music
37
timer recording 39
Digital recording 23
Display 15, 20
Divide Function 30
waking up to music 38
Track numbers 25
Track marking 25
Troubleshooting 44
Tuner 6, 13
tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) 15, 21
E, F, G
Preset equalizer menu 34
Presetting radio stations 6
Preset tuning 13
Erase Function 27
Erasing
a portion of a track 28
a single track 27
all tracks on an MD 28
recordings 27
Programme Play 17, 22
Protecting recordings 41
W, X, Y, Z
Wake-up timer 38
Error messages 45
GROOVE 33
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