Sony DHC-MD515 Connecting outdoor antennas

Connecting outdoor antennas

Connect an outdoor antenna to improve reception.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can use the TV antenna instead.

European model

FM 75

COAXIAL

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Other models

FM 75

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

European model

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75

COAXIAL

Ground wire (not supplied)

Other models

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, also connect a ground wire to protect your system from lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Contents

DHC-MD515 WARNING Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Step 2: Setting the time SUN1 2:00AM MON1 2:00AM MON 9:0 0AM Step 3: Presetting radio stations Tuning in the desired radio station Presetting the radio station MemoryFM 1CH Step 4: Using the detachable controller Detaching the controller Reattaching the detachable controller Inserting two size AA (R6) Using the detachable batteries into the controller from a distance detachable controller Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor antennas Connecting a video game or VCR Connecting audio components Connecting outdoor antennas Basic Operations Playing a CD CD3-10 2 6 CD3-1 0 Recording a whole CD on an MD Step 1: Preparing CD for recording Step 2: Recording 1NORMAL CD1-10.00 Playing an MD 1 2 3 MD1-1 Listening to the radio FM 1 OO.5 MH z 1 2 3 FM 1 1O.5 MHz Page The CD Player Playing CD tracks repeatedly Repeating all tracks or a program Repeating only one track Playing CD tracks in random order Programming CD tracks CD1-18 CD3-AL CD3-3 Using the CD display Looping part of a CD track Labeling a CD CD Name in Checking the disc titles stored in memory Erasing a disc title of a Erasing all disc titles stored in memory Checking the CD- TEXT information Checking the disc titles Checking the track titles Symphony The MD Deck – Playing Playing MD tracks repeatedly Playing MD tracks in random order 1 2 3 MD1-1764.17 Programming MD tracks MD1-AL MD1-3 Using the MD display Checking the remaining time of a track Checking the remaining time of an MD The MD Deck – Recording Before you start recording After recording Recording methods on this system Recording multiple CDs on multiple MDs 12 3 3CD->3MD 1 2 3 SEAMLESS 1 2 CD1-10.00 Recording your favorite CD tracks on MDs Step 1: Programming the desired tracks 1CD1-4 Step 2: Recording programs on MDs – Recording one program 1 2 3 3PGM->3MD Recording only the first track on each Recording from three CDs 1HIT PARADE 1CD1-1 Recording from four or more CDs Recording the current CD track Recording on an MD manually Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data Marking track numbers Marking track numbers automatically while recording Marking track numbers at a specific point while recording Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long Smart Space Auto Cut The MD Deck – Editing Before you start editing Editing functions Before editing After editing Labeling an MD 1 2 3 MD Name in Page 12 3 MD1-2 Erasing all tracks Erasing a portion of a track Moving recorded tracks 1 2 3 MD4 ->1ok Dividing recorded tracks Combining recorded tracks 1 2 3 MD 4+5>4 12 3 MD 4+1>3 Undoing the last edit Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound Getting a more powerful sound Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu Other Features TUNER Nam ei ?n FM 3 A Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System Receiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by program type (PTY) Falling asleep to music Waking up to music Timer recording radio programs 12 3 ON SUNO :OOAM Page Additional Information Precautions System limitations of MDs Using the Self- Diagnostic Display Protected Troubleshooting General Speakers CD Player MD Deck Tuner Messages Page Specifications Page Index