4-246-667-12(1) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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.
WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Table of Contents How to use this manual........................... 4 Playable discs.......................................... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system............................ 6 Setting the clock...................................... 8 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ......................................... 9 Playing a disc .......................................... 9 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly.................................
How to use this manual • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. • The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions that can be used with audio CDs Functions that can be used with MP3 Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker 2 3 1 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. 4 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Getting Started Refer to the print on your system’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. Attaching the speaker pads 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display.
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock 1 2 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> to select “CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER. Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.
CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc 1 2 Press any one of buttons (DISC 1 Z – DISC 5 Z). — Normal Play/Shuffle Play You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Disc number Track number Insert a disc with the label side up. The disc is drawn in automatically. Disc indicator 1 With the label side up To load another disc, eject a disc or press one of the buttons (DISC 1 – 5) to select an empty compartment (it is not possible to select another compartment, when an 8 cm disc is loaded).
3 Select To play PGM (Program Play) The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 11). Press N on the remote (or CD N on the unit). Other operations To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press ./> repeatedly. Select an album of MP3*1 Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly after step 2. Find a point in a track*2 Keep pressing m/M during playback and release it at the desired point.
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play Creating your own program — Program Play Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “REP” or “REP1” appears. REP: For all the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album up to five times. REP1: For a single track only. You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 17). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
6 7 Program additional discs or tracks. To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the same disc 4 and 5 Other tracks on other discs 3 to 5 Press N (or CD N on the unit). Program Play starts. Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” disappears. Clear a track from the end Press CLEAR in stop mode. Note When an 8 cm disc is loaded in the system, it is impossible to select another disc to create a program.
6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. Tuner Presetting radio stations Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations. 1 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. The frequency changes as the system scans for a station.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding TUNER/ BAND on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Tuner What is the Radio Data System? Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services.
Tape – Play Loading a tape 1 2 Slide the lid open with your hand. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 2 Insert a tape. With the side you want to play/record facing up. 3 Load a tape. Press TAPE A/B on the remote (or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly) until “TAPE” appears. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g” to play one side, “h” to play both sides, or “j”* to play both sides repeatedly. * The tape automatically stops after playing back five times.
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 Load a recordable tape. Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE A/B on the remote) until “TAPE” appears. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side or “h” to record on both sides. Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or CD on the remote) until “CD” appears. — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD or radio program on a tape.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: GROOVE ON* y GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and “GROOVE” lights up. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the preset you desire. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Sound effect options”.
Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON* y SURROUND OFF * “SURR” lights up.
Waking up to music Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly. • CD: Load a disc.
Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until “DAILY” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time.
Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording timer at the same time. • If you use the recording timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Adjusting the brightness of the display’s backlight You can change the brightness of the display’s backlight. Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the brightness changes cyclically as follows: DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2 t DIMMER 3 t DIMMER OFF Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the current disc. Checking the remaining time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.
Checking the total playing time and titles (CD) Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x When a CD is in Normal Play mode TOC display*1 or total number of albums on the current disc*2 or total number of tracks on the current album*2 t album name*2 t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status *1 TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc (“– –.
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 digital component To the digital input jack of an optional digital component Optional Components From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Optional analog component A OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an optional digital component (MD deck, etc.
Recording audio from a connected component 1 2 Connect audio cords. Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page 17. Recording on a connected component 1 Connect a digital optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 25. 2 Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component. Note You can digitally record from the disc only. However, you cannot record from copy prohibited discs.
Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CD/MP3 player “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc does not eject. • You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press any one of the buttons (DISC 1 Z – DISC 5 Z on the unit) to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not start. • Check whether a disc is loaded (The DISC indicator lights up when a disc is loaded). • Wipe the disc clean (page 31). • Replace the disc.
Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 32). • The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 32). If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 32). 1 2 3 Disconnect the power cord.
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP There is no program step. OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding M during playback or pause. PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback. STEP FULL You tried to program 26 tracks (steps) or more. Tape NO TAPE There is no tape in the deck.
On the speaker system Additional Information 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.
Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.
CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Speaker Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) 780 – 790 nm More than 90 dB More than 90 dB Speaker system 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–G I–Z ALBUM +/– qf (10, 11) CD ql (9, 11, 17) CLEAR 5 (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (21, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 20, 21) DISPLAY 6 (15, 22, 23, 29) D.
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