S ONY; : S T Compact Disc Deck Receiver Operating instructions i=E Rt HCD-VA550 © 1395 by Sony Corporation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the USA.
Welcome 1 Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing a Sony Integrated Audio Component, Th packed with fun features. Here are just a few: preset feature that lets you store and 1 Setting Up recall frequencies and 10 AM Connecting the Stereo and 10 LW} frequencies. Inserting the Batteries 5 * Multi-disc CD player that can accommodate up to 5 CDs. « & Linear skating cassettes deck with Dolby Chapter 2: the CD Player B.and € nose reduction.
Chapter 1: Connecting the Stereo inserting the Batteries Chapter 1: Setting Up A — Connecting the Stereo Use the illustrations below to connect your HCD-VAS50 to a pair of SA-VA1S* amplified speakers {optional). To connect optional audio equipment, such as an MDD recorder, or to make connections to other powered speakers, see “Connecting Optional Equipment” in Chapter 5.
SA-VATS Fran speaker {right) FM antenna {supplied) {supplied) 10 3 wall outset 4= Do this connection last! To improve the AM reception After you connect the AM antenna, connect 2 61o 15-meter (20o Si-feet) insulated wire to the AM terminal. Connect the 4 terminal to earth, USA and Canadian models insulated wire insulated wire Important Ground the external antenna against lightning with the screw clamp.
Chapter 2: 1[N M CHEVY g Playing a CD {normal play) Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) Playing Tracks in a Desired Order (program play) Playing Tracks Repeatedly {repeat play) 6 | Chapter 2: the CD Player R — Playing a CD (normal play) You can play CDs in four modes: normal, shuffle, program and repeat. The mode decides which tracks (songs) you will listen 1, which order you will listen in, and whether or not they will repeat.
To locate & specific track. You cén locate the beginning of a track during play, pause, or stop mode. Yo locate Press the next the succeeding cremate} repeatedly until tracks you find the track the current or preceding tracks the remote) repeatedly until you find the track Finding a particular glint in a track You can locate a particular point in a track while monitoring the sound or quickly by observing the display. Use the buttons on the unit to operate this feature.
« 2 continued Note 1f the playing order appears instead of the total playing time during programming or during play, this means the total programmed time has exceeded 100 minutes, “STEP FULL” appears in the display if you have programmed 32 tracks. [ All the tracks play in the order you chose. You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you do rot cancel program play o erase the program.
Chapter 3: 115 Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting Radio Stations Recalling Preset Radio Stations AR Listening to the Radio When you want to fasten to a radio program, you can have the tuner automatically scan the radii frequencies and tune in the stations with clear signals. ‘This feature saves you ime when searching for stations with clear signals. 3,4 STEREOS 2 MONO 1 ‘T Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display.
« T Presetting Radio Stations You can store radio frequencies in the tuner’s emissary so that you can dune i your favorite stations quickly. You can preset frequencies and and 10 LW) frequencies by specifying a preset number for cache frequency. POWER—ON Tune in a desired station with automatic or manual stung. 2 Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears snd a preset smarter dashes i the display (The last memorized number appears.
Chapter 4: the Tape M E\YSlg Playing a Tape Recording a €D Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) Recording from the Radio Playing a Tape POWER—ON errant = = @ rheostat DOLBY 2 B COUNTER RESET Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE ta open the cassette tray. Insert a recorded tape in the deck with the tape side facing dwarf. Press & OPEN / CLOSE again to close the cassette tray. 2 Choose how to play the tape by setting the DIRECTION mode.
Recording a CD You can record from tape, Use TYPE { (normal) or TYPE U (C1O2) tapes. Recording a
TS Recording a €D You can record from a CD) fo tape. Use TYPE I (normal) o TYPE I (Crop) tapes. Recording a CD Automatically By using the CD SYNCHRONY button, you can record from tape easily. Use the buttons on the obit for this operation. POWER—ON 5476 2 1 1 Press £ OPEN/CLOSE 15 and place a D). Then press the same £ OPEN/ CLOSE again to close the tray.
7 Press ® REC. The @ REC and #1 PAUSE indicators light and the deck stands by for recording. The direction indicators (<3 or £} light to indicate which sides of the cassette you can use to record. (For a full explanation of the > and <=1 indicators, see “What the > and =<1 indicators indicate” in “Recording a CD automatically.”) 1f you want 1o record geom the reverse side, press <21 so the <1 indicator lights steadily. 8 Press 18 PAUSE, on the tape buttons, to release recording pause. Recording stars.
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) You can mach the total recording time to the tape length while making a program. CONTINUE CHECK 1 Follow the procedure in “Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play)” to program the tracks vou want to record for side A.
Chapter 5: Additional Using the Remote Connecting Optional Equipment A S — Using the Remote The remote control supplied with the HCDVAS50 not only Jets you control all of the CD, tuner and tape unctions, but can also control the SA-VATS speaker system as well as other Sony audio and video products. For example, if you connect a Sony TV and VCR to your SA-VA1S speaker system in addition to the HCD0, you can lays use the remote supplied with this unit to carol the speakers, TV, and VCR.
% continued 1 Press the VCR or LDP POWER button to turn on VOR of laser player. 2 Set the AUDIO/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. 3 Set the component selector to the appropriate component 4 Tress the operation button that corresponds W the operation you want to perform (e, prods B to start playing a videocassette or discernible. Setting the command code (VIR The command codes for both VCR A and B “are factory set to Beta (VIR 1), Complete the following steps if you want to change the command code.
For Your Information Precautions ‘Troubleshooting Guide Maintenance Specifications Index to Parts and Controls Index IS Precautions 1f you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer, On operating voltage Before operating the stereo system, check that the operating voltage of your stereo system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
The tape does not record nor playback or there is a decrease in sound level, 3 The heads are dirty. Clean then. > Magnetic deposits have built-up on the heads.” There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. 3 The capstans or pinch rollers are contaminated.” The tape does not erase completely. “» Magnetic deposits have buildup on the record/ playback heads” Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. -» Magnetic deposits have built-up on -~ therecard/playback heads * 41 See “Maintenance.
Power requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz (USA and Canadian models) 220230 V AC 50/60 Tz (UK model} Power consumption 25W AC outlet switched, 120 W/1 A max (USA and Canadian medals) Mass Approx. Dimensions Approx. 430 x 130 x 365 mm (17x5/,x 15/, inches) including projections) Supplied accessories Remote commander RM-US {1} FM wire centenarian (1) AM loop antenna (1) Adios connecting cord (1) Control S cord (1) Batteries Sony SUM-3 (NS} (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Display Window ape indicators (11,12, indicators 6.