Other Operations
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.To check the total track number and playing time of the CD
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit while the CD is stopped.Total track numberTotal playing timeTo check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:
The current track number and playing time
The current track number and the remaining time of the current track*
The number of tracks left and the time remaining on the CD*For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “− − : − −” in the display.
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, Shuffle or Program play modes.1Press .“Cd” appears in the display.2Proceed as follows.| To repeat | Do this | |
| A single | 1 | Press MODE until “REP 1” appears. |
track | 2 | Press or to select the track |
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| that you want to repeat. |
| 3 | Press on the unit. |
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| All tracks | 1 | Press MODE until “REP ALL” |
| on the CD |
| appears. |
| 2 | Press on the unit. |
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| Tracks in | 1 | Press MODE until “SHUF” and |
| random |
| “REP” appear. |
| order | 2 | Press on the unit. |
| Programed | 1 | Press MODE until “REP” and “PGM” |
| tracks |
| appear. |
| 2 | Program tracks (see step 3 of “Creating |
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| your own program”). |
| 3 | Press on the unit. |
On the remote
•Use instead of .•After you have selected “REP 1”, press the number buttons to select the track.
To cancel Repeat Play
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD.1Press .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2Press MODE until “PGM” flashes in the display.3Press or then press DISPLAY• ENTER•MEMORY on the unit for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.
Programed tracknumberPlaying order4Press on the unit to start Program Play.On the remote
•Use instead of .
•After you have selected “PGM”, press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.
Tips
•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 have created the program, insert a blank tape and press on the unit to start recording.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order.
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.2Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
3Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit.The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.Playing preset radio stations
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.
2Press PRESET + or – on the unit to tune in the stored station.On the remote
1Press BAND .2Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then corresponding number buttons .
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first, and then press 2.)
Falling asleep to music
1Play the music source you want.2Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”3Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the unit goes off automatically.Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
“60” “90” “120” “OFF” “10” “20”“30”.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP , the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off automatically.To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.Note
When you are playing a tape using this function:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the unit will not go off until the tape reaches the end.
Connecting optional component
You can enjoy the sound from a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc. through the speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections.For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.1Connect the LINE IN jack on the unit to the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other components using an audio connecting cable* (not supplied).
* For a PC: use a cable which fills the connector of your PC. For a TV or VCR: use a cable with a
For a portable digital music player: use a cable with a stereo- mini plug on both ends.
2Turn the unit and the connected component on.3Press LINE on the unit and start playing sound on the connected component.The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers.Recording the sound from the connected
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
•Audio CD•*
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
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Notes on discs
•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
•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.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 unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Discs with
On power sources
•For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.•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 unit from the wall outlet when it is not used for an extended period of time.
•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 unit in a location near heat sources, |
| in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or |
| mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays |
| of the sun. |
| • Do not place the unit 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 |
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
•Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.•Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.•You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when you operate the unit on batteries.
There is no audio.
•Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window.•Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.Noise is heard.
•Someone is using a portable telephone or otherequipment that emits radio waves near the unit.Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the unit.CD player
The CD does not play or “no dISC” is displayed even when a CD is in place.
•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.
•The•There is a problem with the quality of the
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
The sound drops out.
•Reduce the volume.•Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.•Place the unit in a location free from vibration.•Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.•The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality
Radio
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.• Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.Remote
The remote does not function.
•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 unit.•Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.•Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
•Move closer to the unit when using the remote.After trying the remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.1Press .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.3Press on the unit to start Shuffle Play.On the remote
Use instead of .To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.
2Tune in a station you want.3Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display.
4Press PRESET + or – on the unit until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display.
5Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY on the unit.The new station replaces the old one.On the remote
1Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display.2Tune in a station you want.
| 3 Hold down the number buttons that you want |
| to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds. |
component
1Insert a blank cassette.2Press LINE on the unit to display “LInE”.3Press on the unit.Recording starts.4Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack on the unit.Note
Connect the cables securely to avoid any malfunction.
| the unit to operate properly and prolong the life of its |
| components. |
| • Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep |
| personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring- |
| wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible |
| damage from the magnet. |
On operation
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
•If the unit 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.
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.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
•Move the unit away from the TV.•If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard.The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
•If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
Tape player
The tape does not move when you press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.The button does not function or the tape does not play or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track by pressing
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| To select the preset number over 10, press >10 |
| first, then the corresponding number buttons . |
| You need to hold down the last number button to enter |
| for about 2 seconds. |
| (Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then |
| hold down 2 for about 2 seconds.) |
Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.
| • Clean the heads by using dry- or |
| cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of |
| use, before you start an important recording, or after |
| playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads |
| can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of |
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
•The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
| the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the |
| instructions of the cleaning cassette. |
| • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape |
| is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. |
| • Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available |
| tape head demagnetizer. |
| • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are |
| weak. |