Selecting tape length automatically, Press CD SYNC | Sony MHC-R550

10 Press CD SYNC.

9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B.

10 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on TAPE B ((for front side) lights up.

11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select Ato record on one side. Select § (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

12 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p.

To check the order

Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program Edit

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

Tip

When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC.

Selecting tape length automatically

—Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Do the following steps before recording.

1 Insert a CD.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.

3 Press EDIT once, so that “EDIT” flashes.

The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively.

Notes

•You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.

•You cannot use this function after programming. In order to use this function, you must first cancel the program by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

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Sony MHC-R550 Selecting tape length automatically, Press CD SYNC, Press REC PAUSE/START, To check the order, Insert a CD

Contents

MHC-RXD5/R550 MHC-GRX30/GRX30J Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating Instructions Owner’s Record 3-866-375-131 INFORMATION NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.ANOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA Sound Adjustment Table of ContentsOther Features Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system1Connect the speakers 2Connect the FM/AM antennas 4Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo connect optional components To deactivate the demonstration When carrying this system Step 2 Setting the time2,4 3,5 Step 1 Hooking up the system continued 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Step 3 Presetting radio stations2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour 3 Press ENTER/NEXT To tune in a station with a weak signal Step 3 Presetting radio stations continuedTo erase the preset station To change the AM tuning interval To cancel the Power Saving Mode Saving the power in standby modeFor European and North American models only Tips Basic Operations Playing a CDNormal play 2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons Tips Basic OperationsDo this CD Synchro Recording Recording a CD1 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B 2 Press ¤ and place a CD Listening to the radio Preset TuningBasic Operations 2Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station To listen to non-presetradio stationsRecording from the radio 52 p 4,6 3 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B Playing a tape4 Press REC PAUSE/START 6 Press REC PAUSE/START Searching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tape continued High-speedDubbing Recording from a tape2 Press HI-DUB To stop dubbing The CD Player Using the CD displayPress DISPLAY During normal playback Playing the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat PlayRepeat Play Playing the CD tracks in random order To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play To select a desired CD 1 2 p Programming the CD tracksProgram Play 2 Press NON-STOPto light the indicator To cancel Program PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruption p 3,5 Recording on a tape manuallyThe Tape Deck 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B Program Edit Recording a CD by specifying track order Selecting tape length automatically To cancel Program Edit10 Press CD SYNC 12 Press REC PAUSE/START To adjust the flash length To adjust the loop lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD Sound Adjustment Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones For a powerful sound GROOVE Selecting the audio emphasis To cancel the effect1 Press FILE SELECT Music menu options Selecting the surround effect Changing the spectrum analyzer displayPress SPECTRUM ANALYZER Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDSWhat is the Radio Data System? 12,3,4,5 List of program types PTY To cancel PTY search Singing along Karaoke Using the Radio Data System RDS continued p 3,4 When you are doneMixing and recording sounds To stop recording When you choose “SLEEP AUTO” Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Daily Timer To check the setting 9 Turn off the powerTo cancel the timer operation 5 Set the time to start playback 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Timer-recordingradio programs6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power 3,4,5 Connecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Optional components Connecting a super woofer speaker Connecting a VCRConnecting audio components continued except for European model FM antenna Connecting external antennasAM antenna Jack type A On safety PrecautionsOn placement Cleaning the cabinet When using a tape longer than 90 minutes TroubleshootingCleaning the tape heads The clock setting is canceled The timer does not function Troubleshooting continued“PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately Speakers Tuner Tape DeckThe tape does not record The tape does not erase completely AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS USA models only SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player section General SpeakerAM tuner section SS-GRX30Gfor MHC-GRX30Middle Eastern model L, M IndexF, G H, I, J