Sony PMC-20 User's Manual
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1. minus and the red wires to plus terminals the right speaker wires to the R and the left speaker wires to the L terminals SPEAKER IMP USE 30 R L continued SettingUp 23 24 E Hooking up the system continued Setting Up 2 Hooking up the aerials AM loop aerial supplied FM aerial FM s Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible Setting up the AM loop aerial 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet 4 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries not supplied Replacing batteries With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the player replace all the batteries with new ones Selecting the audio emphasis Sound Mode MEGA BASS SOUND MEGA BASS You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to dn Bures Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want Choose To get ROCK powerful clean sounds emphasizing low and high range audio VOCAL the presence of vocals stressing middle range audio LIVE percussive sounds emphasizing bass audio POP light bright sounds emphasizin2. 24 Creating your own program 15 D E F G Demagnetizing the tape heads 30 Display 12 H Hooking up 23 I J K Improving broadcast reception 7 Sony Corporation Printed in China L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 LOOP 14 M N O MEGA BASS 25 P Q Playing aCD 4 atape 8 preset radio stations 18 tracks repeatedly 14 Presetting radio stations 17 Program Play 15 R Radio stations playing 18 presetting 17 Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 S Selecting audio emphasis 25 tracks 5 Setting the clock 19 Setting up 23 SOUND 25 T Timer Falling asleep to music Waking up to music 20 Troubleshooting 28 U V W X Y Z Using the display 12
3. preset settings remain until you reset them Note The timer mode is canceled when you press button of the tape player while music plays in the timer mode when you select TAPE using FUNCTION 6 Press TUNING TIME SET or to set the volume then DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY T Press STANDBY The t indication lights up and the power goes off JOUWILL SUL At the preset time the power will go on and the music will play Then the power will go off at the preset time and the player will enter the standby mode To check change when the playback will start Press WAKE UP then DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY Each time you press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY a stored setting is displayed in the set order To change the setting display the setting you want to change and reenter it To use the player before a timer playback starts Just turn on the player and then you can use it If you turn off the player before the preset time timer playback will start at the preset time In case of the radio however if you listen to the station which is different from the one you tuned in step 1 on page 20 you will hear that station at the preset time Make sure to tune in the station you want to listen to before you turn off the player To stop play Press POWER TheTimer 21 Falling asleep to music SLEEP You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10 20 30 60 90 and 120 minutes allowing
4. radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed Introduction and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No CAUTION You can use this player on AC power source only You cannot use it on batteries When you use this player for the first time or when you have not used it for a long time leave it connected to AC power source for about one hour to charge the built in backup b
5. the CD compartment 3 pi 7 Press direct power on The player plays all the tracks once 4 BasicOperations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN CLOSE VOLUME suonerdo osegq Tip To Press Next time you want to listen to a CD just press adjustthe volume VOLUME VOL The player turns on on the remote automatically and starts playing the CD stopplayback P pauseplayback P onthe remote Press the button again to resume play after pause goto the next track goback tothe previous track remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN CLOSE turnon offthe player POWER BasicOperations 5 6 Listening to the radio For hookup instructions see pages 23 24 preset BAND want appears in the display direct power on Press BAND until the band you Display PRESET I mM mt l Lr Lim hig r lame 1 2 Hold down TUNING TIME SET Indicates an FM stereo G5 or until the frequency digits broadcast TUNING TIME SET begin to change in the display The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station T i os r Vaal JZ Mig Wy If you can t tune in a station press the button repeatedly to cha
6. POWER VOLUME p6 P AK 0 To Press adjustthe volume VOLUME VOL on the remote stopplayback p6 f ast forwardorrewind the tape jn y0 pauseplayback P Pressthebutton again to resume play after pause gectthecassette p6 turnon offtheplayer POWER BascOperations suonerdo 2seg 9 10 Recording on a tape For hookup instructions see pages 23 24 Press p6 to open the tape With the side you want to compartment and insert a blank record on facing you tape Use TYPE I normal tape only leai gt _ oo in a a preseT BAND PRESET O S50 BasicOperations Select the program source you want to record Display To record from the CD player insert a CD see page 4 and press a OR Ww JIE p on the CD section t oocom et BAND and tune in the station To record from the radio press you want see page 6 Karae Press r to start recording is depressed automatically Tips e Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis see page 25 will not affect the recording level If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you ve pressed r in step 3 press PLAY MODE e MONO ST ISS repeatedly until the noise is at a minimum e To erase a recording proceed as follows 1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to
7. S O NY 3 862 981 62 1 Personal Component System Operating Instructions PM C 20 PM C 107 1998 by Sony Corporation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Information For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can
8. T or until the correct minute is displayed SEPEEEEEEEL T i E me gt D p ar D r R ASN j am AE N 4 Fina Cer rye abt 3 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY The clock starts from 00 seconds TheTimer JOUWILL SUL 19 20 Waking up to DISPLAY STANDBY music ENTER MEMORY TUNING WAKE UP TIME SET You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock Setting the clock on page 19 Before you begin make sure the t clock indication is not lit in the display If it is lit press STANDBY 1 Prepare the music source you want to play To play Do this theradio Tuneinastation a CD InsertaCD 2 Press WAKE UP The t clock and the music source Cd or RAdIO flash 3 Select the music source Cd or RAdIO by pressing TUNING TIME SET or then DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY 4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to start by pressing TUNING TIME SET or then DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY NIIIN eet mim CAT Nope reo IILIS Set the minutes then press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY 5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go off Do as step 4 TheTimer Tip You can have the player go on the next day at the same time Just press STANDBY until the t indication appears in the display The
9. The TYPE II high position or TYPE IV metal tape is being used Use TYPE I normal tape only The timer does not operate Timer Make sure the time on the clockis correct Check to see if the AC power had been cut off Makesurethe t clock indicationis displayed The remote does not function Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player Removeany obstacles in the path of the remote and the player Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong lightsuchas directsunlight or fluorescentlamp light Movecloserto the player when using the remote After trying the above remedies if you still have problems unplug the AC power cord After all the indications in the display disappear plug the power cord If the problem persists please consult your nearest Sony dealer Additional Information 29 Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation Clean with a commercially available blower Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality To make the best possible recording however we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording Record playback head Erase head Pinch roll
10. ange FM 87 6 108 MHz AM 531 1 602 kHz Australian model 530 1 710 kHz Other models IF FM 10 7 MHz AM 450 kHz Aerials FM Wire aerial AM External aerial Cassette corder section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx 120 s sec with Sony cassette C 60 Frequency response TYPE I normal 70 10 000 Hz General Speaker Full range 10 cm 4 in dia 3 ohms cone type 2 Outputs Headphones jack stereo minijack For 16 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output excluding US model 4 5 W 4 5 W at 3 ohms 10 harmonic distortion Power requirements For personal component system 230 V AC 50 Hz Australian model 120 V AC 60 Hz Other models For remote control 3 V DC 2 size AA R6 batteries Power consumption AC 23 W Australian model AC 18 W Other models Dimensions incl projecting parts Player Approx 160 x 245 x 215 mm w h d 6 x9 x8 inches Speaker Approx 150 x 245 x 175 mm w h d 6 x9 x7 inches Mass Player Approx 2 6 kg 5 lb 12 oz Speaker Approx 1 1 kg 2 lb 7 oz Supplied accessories Remote control 1 AM loop aerial 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Sony MDR headphones series Additional Information 31 Index A Audio emphasis 25 Batteries for remote 24 C CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 30 lens 30 tape heads and tape path 30 Connecting AC power cord
11. ar e Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD nor scratch the surface of the CD e After playing store the CD in its case If there is a scratch dirt or fingerprints on the CD it may cause tracking error Notes on cassettes e 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 Tab for side A Tab for side B e The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long continuous recording or playback Additional Information 27 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The power is not on e Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely There is no audio General e Make sure that the speakers are connected correctly e Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display e Adjust the volume e Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers Noise is heard e Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player Move the portable telephone etc away from the player no disc lights in the display even when a CD is in place e Insert the CD with the label surface up The CD does not play CD Player e Make sure that the CD compartment is closed Place the CD with the label surface up Clean the CD Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment ope
12. attery for the clock timer preset radio stations etc You can use the player during charging The player will charge the battery automatically as long as it is connected to a power source When you disconnect the AC power cord after charging be sure to tum the power off first Once fully charged the backup battery will last for about 30 minutes without being connected to any power sources If the stored data are erased reenter them when you use the player again Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording ona tape The CD Player Setting Up 12 Using the display 23 Hooking up the system 13 Locating a specific track 25 Selecting the audio emphasis 14 Playing tracks repeatedly Sound Mode MEGA BASS Repeat Play 15 Creating your own program Additional Information Program Play 26 Precautions 28 Troubleshooting The Radio 30 Maintenance 17 Presetting radio stations 31 Specifications 18 Playing preset radio stations Back cover Index The Timer 19 Setting the clock 20 Waking up to music 22 Falling asleep to music Introduction suonerdo osegq 3 Basic Operations Playing a CD For hookup instructions see pages 23 24 1 epee ace Press 6 PUSH OPEN CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment With the label side up 2 Benes Close the lid of
13. entilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components If the player is left in a car parked in the sun be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun e Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet On operation e If the player 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 player will not operate properly In this case remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate e If the player 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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your player please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out e Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs 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 c
14. er After cleaning insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry Additional Information Demagnetizing the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss At this time you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer 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 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3 ohm loads both channels driven from 150 10 000 Hz rated 4 2 W per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion in AC operation CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wave length 780 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 pW This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Spindle speed 200 r min rpm to 500 r min rpm CLV Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 1 2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency r
15. erase into the tape compartment 2 Turn on the power 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TAPE appears in the display 4 Press r Use these buttons for additional operations PLAY MODE POWER MONO ST ISS suonerdo osegq To Press stop recording p6 pauserecording P Pressthebutton again to resume recording turnon offtheplayer POWER BascOperations 11 12 The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY You can check information about the CD using the display Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode If the CD has more than 10 tracks OVER 10 appears in the display Total playing time Total track numbers Music calendar Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY e ENTER MEMORY while playing a CD The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played To display Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY the current track number once and the remaining time onthecurrenttrack remaining time on the CD twice and thenumber of tracks left the current track number three times and playing time For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining time appears as TheCDPlayer Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons You can al
16. g high and middle range audio OFF the whole dynamic range for music such as classical music Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS MEGA BASS appears in the display To return to normal sound press the button again SettingUp 25 26 Additional Information Precautions On safety e 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 e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off e When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion e Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time e The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the rear On placement e Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place Additional Information e Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet The v
17. n for about an hour to dry moisture condensation e Make sure Cd appears in the display The sound drops out Noise is heard e Reduce the volume e Clean the CD or replace it if the CD is badly damaged Place the player in a location free from vibration e The sound may drop out or noise may be heard if the CD is recorded using a personal computer CD R etc The audio is weak or has poor quality e Move the player away from the TV e If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio noise may be heard This is unavoidable Radio The picture of your TV becomes unstable e If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna move the player away from the TV 28 Additional Information Symptom Remedy The tape does not move when you press an operationbutton Close the tape compartmentsecurely The r button does not function The tape doesnot play Makesurethesafety tab on the cassetteisin place Makesure TAPE appearsin the display The tape doesnoterase completely Clean the erasing head see page 30 The tape does not record Makesure the tapeisinserted properly Makesure thesafety tab of the cassetteisin place Tape Player The audio is weak The audio qualityis poor Clean the heads pinchrollerand capstan see page 30 Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer see page 30 The sound is distorted
18. nge the frequency step by step BasicOperations Tips e If the FM broadcast is noisy press PLAY MODE MONO ST ISS until Mono appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural Next time you want to listen to the radio just press BAND The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station Use these buttons for additional operations PLAY MODE MONO ST ISS POWER VOLUME To Press adjustthe volume VOLUME VOL on the remote turn on offthe radio POWER To improve broadcast reception FM Keep the FM wire aerial as horizontal as possible see page 24 AM Keep the AM loop aerial supplied away as far as possible from the player and then reorient the aerial see page 24 BasicOperations suoneredo osegq 7 Playing a tape For hookup instructions see pages 23 24 1 Press p6 to open the tape With the side you want a o compartment and insert a to play facing you gt L recorded tape Use TYPE I normal tape only Close the compartment Se 2 Press Display 1 I e The player turns on direct power on and starts playing rr 8 BasicOperations Tip Next time you want to listen to a tape just press The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape Use these buttons for additional operations
19. r own program Program Play continued 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 player Every time you press the button the track number appears in the programed order To change the current program Press p 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 16 TheCDPlayer The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player s memory You can preset up to 20 radio stations 10 for each band On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band 2 Set the frequency to the station you want 3 Hold down DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY for 2 seconds 4 Press PRESET or until the preset number 1 to 10 you want for the station flashes in the music calendar 5 Press DISPLAY e ENTER MEMORY again BAND DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY PRESET OIpey SUL 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display 2 Hold down BAND for about 2 seconds until AUTO appears in the display 3 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY 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 Also when yo
20. selected REP1 select the track by pressing the number button pressing or then on the player e When you ve selected REP ALL or SHUF REP press on the player e When you re selected PGM REP program tracks see step 3 on page 15 then press on the player To cancel Repeat Play Press MODE until REP disappears from the display Creating your own program Program Play Number You can arrange the playing order of up buttons to 20 tracks on a CD MODE 40KeP id GD SUL COC On the player T Press p 1 Press p 2 Press PLAY MODE Cd appears in the display MONO ST ISS until A F PGM appears in 2 Press MODE until PGM appears in the display the display 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want 3 Press or to program in the order you want and then press DISPLAY ENTER You can program up to 20 tracks MEMORY for the gt PGM m7 Playing order tracks you want to program in the order you want 4 Press Tips Programed track mI Lal al e You can play the same program again since The programed tracks appear in the music the program is saved calender until you turn off the 4 power or open the CD Press to start program play compartment e You can record your own program After you ve created the program insert a blank tape and press r to continued start recording TheCD Player 15 5 Creating you
21. so find a mber specific point in a track while playing a buttons CD rt BAND TUNE Note To locate Press You cannot locate a 5 3 specific track if SHUF aspecifictrackdirectly the number button of the REP or PGM is lit in tak the display Turn off apoint while listening to forward or the indication by the sound backward while playing pressing p and hold down until you find the point Tip a point while observing forward or When you locate a thedisplay backward in pause and track numbered over hold down until you find 10 press gt 10 first then the point the corresponding number buttons Example To play track number 23 press gt 10 first then 2 and 3 TheCD Player 42aAe ld GD PUL 13 14 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can play tracks repeatedly in normal shuffle or program play modes see page 15 Tip 1 Press and hold LOOP on the remote during play to repeat a 2 selected part of a CD When you release LOOP the player returns to normal play TheCDPlayer Number buttons Press p Cd appears in the display Press MODE PLAY MODE MONO ST ISS on the player until the repeat mode you want appears in the display To repeat Select asingletrack REP 1 allthetracks REP ALL tracks inrandom order SHUF REP programed tracks PGM REP Do either of the following to start repeat play e When you ve
22. u want to replace a preset station with a new one proceed as follows Use the remote 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display 2 Set the frequency to the station you want 3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station for 2 seconds The new station replaces the old one TheRadio 17 18 Playing preset radio stations Once you ve preset the stations use the number buttons on the remote or the PRESET to tune in your favorite stations On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band 2 Press PRESET or to tune in the stored station TheRadio STANDBY SLEEP 0 Number buttons x 8 g Ej 0100 BAND 1 Press BAND to select the band 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station The Timer Setting the clock AM 12 00 indication flashes in the display until you set the clock Tip The time display system 12 hour system DISPLAY TUNING ENTER MEM PRY TIME SET Before you begin hook up the system see pages 23 24 1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit flashes NEVUEEEEtt gt Tin 7itbubuan aa Sra ae E an 2 Press TUNING TIME SET or until you set the current hour Then press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY The minute digits flash Set the minutes by pressing TUNING TIME SE
23. you to fall asleep while listening to music Tips e When you are playing radio or CD make sure that of the tape player is not depressed Play the music source you want Press SLEEP to display SLEEP Press SLEEP to select the minutes ON e You can fall asleep and Each time you press the wake up to different button the indication segs aes T waking changes as follows 60 up timer first see page n 90 n 120 n no 5 m 20 turn on the power She ae ane s HH and then set the indicationn 10 n i sleeping timer 20 n 30 However you cannot store different radio stations 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 player will not go off until the tape reaches the end 22 TheTimer Setting Up Hooking up the system AM loop aerial 2 AM aerial terminal FM aerial Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections Right speaker 1 Speaker terminals ni S Left speaker lt 5 3 Toa walloutlet Speaker cord Note 1 Hooking up the speakers Connect the supplied speakers to this player If you connect any T Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from other speakers or the end of the cable equipment a malfunction may occur 2 Connect the black wire to
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