Sony CHC-TB10 User's Manual
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1. Connect the speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as the following Insertthis portion L Red Solid Black Stripe 6B AMloopantenna Leftspeaker Connect the FM AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect Jack type AMloop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Jack type Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AMloop antenna For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage VOLTAGE SELECTOR El Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display If the plug of the power cord does not fit your wall outlet attach the supplied adapter on to the plug for models with a plug adapter To turn on the system press 1 0 When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism 1 Make sure that the disc is removed from the system 2 Press 1 0 while holding down CD Pil until STANDBY appears When you release the buttons LOCK appears 3 Unplug the power cord Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote poyuels 6uje5 Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove t2. 7 Attaching the speaker pads 7 Setting the clock cD Loading ED 8 Playing a CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat Play MS te te et 9 Programing CD tracks Program Play 10 Tuner Presetting radio stations 11 Listening to the radio Preset Tunins Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 14 Tape Loading a tapem innana 15 Playing atape tn ns 15 Recording to a tape CD Synchro Recording Recording Manually Program Edit 16 Timer recording radio programs 17 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound GROOVE 18 Selecting the preset music menu Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer oo eee 20 Waking up to music Daily Timer 20 Display Turning off the display Power Saving Mode 21 Adjusting the brightness of the display backchHghtu ua saa asa 22 Using the display 22 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 23 Listening to audio from a connected COMPONENE sarerea 24 Recording on a connected digital COMPONENT a 24 Recording audio from a connected component u ua 24 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 25 MESSAS6S manne 27 Additional Information Precautions serseri 28 Speci
3. appears yuowjsnipy punos de L 19 2098 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 Press SLEEP on the remote Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90min 80min 10min OFF The system automatically turns off after the current CD or tape finishes playing up to 100 minutes When the function is TUNER the system turns off after 100 minutes To Press Check the SLEEP on the remote once remaining time SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to select the time you want Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote repeatedly Timer function until OFF appears You cannot check the remaining time if you set to AUTO Waking up to music 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 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play e CD Place a CD To start from a specific track make a program see Programing CD tracks on page 10 e Tape Insert a tape e Radio Tune in a station see Listening to the radio on page 13 2 Press VOL or on the remote to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET on the remote SET appears for a second and then
4. 24 18 KK aa 6 24 Tape deck lid 4 15 A 9 8 GROOVE 22 18 TAPE a 12 15 16 1 2 3 5 6 8 30 29 9 28 10 27 11 26 12 25 13 24 14 23 15 22 16 21 17 20 19 18 AGE Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A G CD 19 9 CLEAR 223 10 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 21 25 CLOCK TIMER SET 8 17 20 DISPLAY 16 14 21 EFFECT ON OFF 14 19 ENTER 7 8 10 11 17 20 27 GROOVE 13 18 MD 10 24 MUSIC MENU 15 19 PLAY MODE 5 9 26 PRESET 2 REPEAT 6 9 SLEEP 1 20 SURROUND 1 TAPE R1 15 TONE 18 18 18 TUNER BAND 20 11 13 TUNER MEMORY 8 11 TUNING 21 d1 VOL 7 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Vo 4 gt 9 CIE 9 lt P gt 221 laa gt Pi 22 sobeg 22u919J94 pue SUOI E907 U0 Ng JO 1517 i 5GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure EE to EX to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories FMantenna Right speaker
5. 50 50 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD voltage 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms PHONES stereo minijack SPEAKER CD player section System Laser Frequency response CD DIGITAL OUT accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Square optical connector jack rear panel Wavelength 660 nm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section 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 Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range European models Pan American models Other models Antenna Intermediate frequency 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminals 450 kHz Speaker SS TB10 Speaker system 2 way bass reflex type Speaker units
6. DAILY appears 4 Press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press k or PI on the remote to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press k or PI on the remote to set the minute then press ENTER G Set the time to stop playing following the procedure in step 5 7 Press H r Pwh the remote to select the desired sound source The indication changes as follows TUNER gt CD PLAY TAPE 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn then the original display returns 9 Press 1 0 to turn off the system To Do this Activate check the setting Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote then press k or gt P on the remote until DAILY appears Then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote then press k or gt P on the remote until OFF appears Then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes e If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time the Daily Timer will not be activated e The system automatically turns on about 15 seconds before the preset time Do not operate the system until the play starts e You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the recording timer at the same time e The radio station you last tune in will be selected for the radio Daily Timer Disp
7. the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency Program type Clock display Effect status Tf the RDS broadcast is not received the station name and program type may not appear in the display Loading a tape 1 Open the lid with your hand and insert a tape With the side you want to play facing up To remove the tape lift up the tape from the side as shown in the illustration 2 Close the lid with your hand Playing a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly or press TAPE on the remote to switch the function to TAPE 2 Press TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION repeatedly until appears to play one side or or gt to play both sides 3 Press TAPE am or B on the remote Press TAPE lt B gt or j gt on the remote again to play the bottom side The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times To Do this Stop play Press W Press II on the remote Press again to resume play Pause Slide the knob to lt 4 or to DB or press lt lt or gt gt on the remote Fast forward or rewind Notes If you do not close the lid you cannot start playing the tape e If you open the lid while playing a tape the deck stops playing odeL aounz i 1508 16 Recording to
8. a tape CD Synchro Recording Recording Manually Program Edit You can record from a CD or radio or connected components You can use TYPE I normal tapes The recording level is adjusted automatically Steps Recording from a CD Recording from a CD or a connected CD Synchro Recording component radio manually 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the select CD desired source to record 3 Load the CD you want to record Load the CD or other audio source or tune in the station you want to record 4 Press CD SYNC Press REC PAUSE START The tape deck stands by for recording When you want to record on the bottom side press TAPE lt B gt 5 Press TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select gt or to record on both sides 6 Press REC PAUSE START Press REC PAUSE START and then start playing the desired source To stop recording Press W Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording Tips When you record on both sides be sure to start from the top side If you start from the bottom side recording stops at the end of the bottom side e For recording from the radio If noise is heard while recording from the radio move the respective antenna to reduce the noise Recording a CD by specifying track order Program Edit 1 Load a CD and load a recor
9. D tracks Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly or press CD on the remote to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until PGM appears 3 Slide the knob to Kx or to gt I or press H or p gt on the remote until the desired track number appears J __ ele J Yam Li Playing time of the selected track Selected track number 4 Press ENTER The track is programed 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press CD HI or B on the remote To Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE TUNING Play MODE repeatedly until PGM and SHUFFLE disappear Press CLEAR on the remote in stop mode Clear a track from the end Add a track to the end of the program in stop mode Perform steps 3 and 4 Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD ei e appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number There are two ways to store the station presets To Method Automatically tune Automatic Tuning Preset all of the stations that can be r
10. S O N 4 239 183 11 2 Compact Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions lise CHC TB10 2002 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER product ni EAU This label is located on the rear exterior Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark pes As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit 25e nas 4 Remote control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote
11. Woofer 15 cm dia cone type Tweeter 5 cm dia cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms General Power requirements European models 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Mexican model 120 V AC 60 Hz Other models 120 V 220 V 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption European models 100 watts 0 5 watts at the Power Saving Mode Other models 100 watts Dimensions w h d incl projecting parts and controls Amplifier Tuner Tape CD section Approx 215 x 285 x 334 mm Speaker Approx 205 x 285 x 220 mm Mass Amplifier Tuner Tape CD section Approx 6 5 kg Speakers Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker Supplied accessories Remote 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Speaker pads 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneuuojul IeuonippV 31e Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
12. ape may get entangled in the tape deck 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 Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette uoneuuojul IeuonippV 29GB 30 Specifications Main Unit HCD TB10 Amplifier section European models DIN power output Rated 40 40 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 50 50 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output Reference Other models 100 100 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output Rated 40 40 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference Inputs MD IN phono jacks Outputs
13. ar When you use the remote in step 3 skip this procedure 3 Slide the knob to or to or press TUNING or on the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired station 4 Press TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION or press TUNER MEMORY on the remote 5 Slide the knob to or to or press PRESET or on the remote repeatedly to select the desired preset number 7 MEN LM 2 ILII II gt Preset number G Press ENTER The station is stored 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations Other operations To Do this Follow the procedure described in Setting presets through manual Tune ina station with a weak signal tuning Stop setting Press TUNER MEMORY on the presets remote Stop scanning Press W Change the Start over from step 1 preset station Change the Start over from step 1 preset number To change the AM tuning interval except for the European model The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz 10 kHz in some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding ENTER turn the system back on When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode Tips The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failu
14. ct Press SURROUND SURROUND appears in the display Press again to cancel SURROUND Adjusting the bass 1 Press BASS or press TONE on the remote repeatedly until BASS appears 2 Slide the knob to lt lt or to gt gt I or press k lt or gt gt I on the remote repeatedly to adjust the bass You can adjust the bass in 11 steps from 5 to 5 Adjusting the treble 1 Press TREBLE or press TONE on the remote repeatedly until TREBLE appears 2 Slide the knob to l lt or to 1 or press k lt or gt P on the remote repeatedly to adjust the treble You can adjust the treble in 11 steps from 5 to 5 Tip You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS and TREBLE to 0 Selecting the preset music menu The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly or press MUSIC MENU or on the remote to select the preset you want The preset name appears in the display See the chart Music menu options Music menu options SURROUND appears if you select an effect with surround effects Effect Recommended for ROCK Standard music sources POP MOVIE Soundtracks and special listening GAME situations FLAT Canceling the effect To cancel the effect Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly until FLAT appears or press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote repeatedly until EFFECT OFF
15. dable tape 2 Program CD tracks following step 1 to 5 in Programing CD tracks on page 10 3 Press CD SYNC The tape deck stands by to record The CD player stands by for playback 4 Press TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select gt or lt gt to record on both sides 5 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts Tip To check the required tape length for recording a CD press EDIT until EDIT flashes after you have loaded a CD and pressed FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appeared The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively Tape Select Edit Note You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks Timer recording radio programs To timer record set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET on the remote SET appears for a second and then DAILY appears 2 Press k lt or PI on the remote to select REC then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 3 Set the time to start recording Press k or PI on the remote to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press k or PI on the remote to set the minute then press ENTER 4 set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 3 5 Insert a recordable tape Recording starts from the t
16. de repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display Select To play no display The tracks on the CD in Normal Play original order SHUFFLE The tracks on the CD in Shuffle Play random order PGM The tracks on the CD in the Program order you want them to be Play played see Programing CD tracks on page 10 3 Press CD PII or B on the remote Other Operations To Do this Stop play Press W Pause Press CD BHI or HE on the remote Press again to resume play Slide the knob to PEI to go forward or to KK to go back and release it when you locate the desired track or press F lt or PPI on the remote Select a track Slide and hold the knob to BB or to lt 4 during play and release it at the desired point or keep pressing lt lt or PP on the remote Find a point in a track Remove a CD Press amp Press REPEAT FM MODE during play until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 appears REPEAT For all the tracks on the CD up to five times REPEAT 1 For a single track only To cancel playing repeatedly press REPEAT FM MODE until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears Play repeatedly Repeat Play Tip You can start playing from the desired track in Normal Play or Program Play Slide the knob to KI or to DDA or press Kd or PI on the remote until the desired track number appears after step 1 a9 poyueis 6un 25 i 9GB 10 Programing C
17. ean them e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 29 The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 29 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 29 2698 Optional components There is no sound e Refer to General item There is no sound on page 25 and check the condition of the system e Connect the component properly see page 23 while checking if the cords are connected properly if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way Turn on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component and start playing The sound is distorted e Set the volume of the connected component lower Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received e Set the proper band and frequency see page 11 Connect the antenna properly see page 6 e Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make s
18. eceived in your area and then store them manually Manually tune and store Manual Tuning Preset the radio frequency of your favourite stations Setting presets through automatic tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears When you use the remote in step 3 skip this procedure 3 Slide the knob to or to or press and hold TUNING on the remote The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station TUNED and STEREO for a stereo program appear If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in step 2 through 7 of Setting presets through manual tuning on page 12 4 Press TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION or press TUNER MEMORY on the remote 5 Slide the knob to or to or press PRESET or on the remote repeatedly to select the desired preset number NAINA LM gt IUII J jl 6 Press ENTER The station is stored 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations Tip To stop scanning press W continued 3 1158 1265 Presetting radio stations continued Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappe
19. essed PLAY MODE TUNING MODE during play TAPE CANT EDIT You tried to use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette NO TAPE There is no tape in the tape deck OPEN You performed a tape operation with the tape deck lid not completely shut Bunoous lqnosL l 27GB 2868 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 e 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 e Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement e Make sure the system fan is on during use Place the system in a location with adequate air circulation and do not place anything on top of the system Do not place the system in an inclined position Do not place the system in locations where it is Extre
20. fications a 30 European model only 3GB 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 PLAY MODE 1 t Name of button part Reference page Illustration number 1 15 9 13 14 11 13 TUNER MEMORY DIRECTION BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A G M Z TREBLE 17 19 TUNER BAND 30 BASS 21 18 MD 9 24 CD disc tray 18 8 MUSIC MENU 23 19 14 11 15 CD SYNC 27 16 PHONES jack 20 VOL 8 CD BII 29 9 PLAY MODE TUNING MODE DIMMER 2 22 14 9 11 26 DISPLAY 3 14 21 REC PAUSE START 28 16 Display window 5 Remote sensor 10 VO EDIT 25 17 REPEAT FM MODE 1 9 13 gt gt DD 7 ENTER 13 8 10 11 17 20 27 26 m 26 FUNCTION 15 9 10 15 16 SURROUND
21. he batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping 768 Setting the clock 1 Turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET on the remote CLOCK appears 3 Press k lt or PI on the remote to set the hour 4 Press ENTER The minute indication flashes 5 Press H or PI on the remote to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts working Tip If you make a mistake while setting the clock press W then start over from step 2 To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET on the remote 2 Press l lt or BPI on the remote to select CLOCK then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note You cannot set the clock in the Power Saving Mode Loading a CD 1 Press 4 The disc tray opens 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray When you play a CD single 8 cm CD place it on the inner circle of the tray 3 Press gt again to close the disc tray Playing a CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes nt 1 L LA 1 Playing time Track number LE Van 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly or press CD on the remote to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE in stop mo
22. hen the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning 3 x 130 1468 Using the Radio Data System RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name and program type display RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak The types of programs include NEWS AFFAIRS current news INFO SPORT EDUCATE education programs DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED interviews games and comedy POP M ROCK M EASY M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY country music NATION M nation s popular music OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT investigative features TEST test signal for emergency broadcast ALARM emergency broadcast and NONE any programs not defined above Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services
23. lay Turning off the display Power Saving Mode The demonstration display display window lighting even when the system power is off and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches cyclically as follows Demonstration display Clock display No display Power Saving Mode __ is displayed if you do not set the clock Tips e 1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode e The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode Keldsid s uurL 2168 22GB Adjusting the brightness of the display back light Press DIMMER repeatedly while the system is on You can adjust the back light brightness cyclically as follows DIMMER 0 DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 DIMMER 3 Using the display Checking the remaining time CD Press DISPLAY during play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Elapsed playing time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the CD Clock display Effect name __ appears when you select a CD track whose number is over 21 Checking the total playing ti
24. me CD Press DISPLAY in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Total number of tracks and total playing time Clock display Effect name Checking the station name Tuner Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency Program type Clock display Effect name Displayed only when radio station name or other information is received see Using the Radio Data System RDS on page 14 Optional Components Hooking up optional components You can connect a digital or an analogue component to this system Optional analogue component From the audio output jacks of an analogue component xx xx eA a Optional digital component To the digital input jack of a digital component MD IN jacks EI CD DIGITAL OUT jack Use audio cords not supplied to connect an Use a digital cable square not supplied to optional component such as an MD player or connect an optional digital component such as VCR to these jacks You can then record or an MD recorder to this jack You can then listen to analogue audio from that component make a digital recording from this system to through this system that digital component siu uoduuo2 jeuondo feldsiqa i 2368 248 Listening to audio from a connected co
25. mely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat build up e Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction e Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system If you continuously use this system at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan On operation e If the system 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 Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates e When you move the system take out any discs If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted In such a case turn off the power of the TV set once and after 15 to 30 minute
26. mponent 1 Connect the audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 23 2 Press MD to switch the function to MD Start playing the connected component Recording on a connected digital component 1 Connect the digital cable See Hooking up optional components on page 23 2 start recording Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 23 2 start recording manually See Recording to a tape on page 16 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system use the following checklist First check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display window and buttons keep on or flashing even the power is turned off When the power is off press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly and select the clock display or Power Saving Mode no display see page 21 appears in the display Set the clock again see page 8 There is no sound e Turn VOL upward or press VOL on the remote e Make sure the headphones are not connected e Check the speaker connections see page 6 Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume e Co
27. nnect the speaker cords properly see page 6 e Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible e Connect only one of the supplied speakers to each set of speaker terminals e Connect the supplied speakers There is severe hum or noise e Move the system away from the source of noise e Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power line The timer cannot be set Set the clock again see page 8 The timer does not function Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up DAILY or REC in the display see pages 17 18 20 and 21 Check the set contents and set the correct time see pages 17 18 20 and 21 The remote does not function e Remove the obstacle e Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor e Replace the batteries R6 size AA e Locate the system away from the fluorescent light PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately Press I power to turn off the system Turn on the system again after a while e Check the speaker connections see page 6 CD Player The CD tray does not close Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray Always close the tray by pressing amp Trying to close the tray by pushing with your fingers may cause a malfunction to the CD player The CD does not eject e Consult your nearest S
28. ony dealer Play does not start e Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is loaded e Wipe the CD clean see page 29 e Replace the CD Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray e Place the CD in the tray with the label side up e Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on the CD then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press CD BHI to start play continued Buroouss qnoi syusuodiwuo jeuondo i 25GE Problems and remedies continued The sound skips Wipe the CD clean see page 29 e Replace the CD e Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands e When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM or SHUFFLE disappears to return to normal play The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears e Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Tape Deck The tape does not record The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape see page 29 The tape has wound to the end The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Cl
29. op side Insert a tape with the side you want to record on facing up 6 Tune in the radio station see Listening to the radio on page 13 T Press 1 0 to turn off the system Continued de L i 1785 18 Timer recording radio programs continued To Do this Activate check the Press CLOCK TIMER setting SELECT on the remote and press k or gt P on the remote to select REC then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 Cancel the timer Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote and press k d or gt P on the remote to select OFF then press ENTER Notes When you use the recording timer at the same time as the Sleep Timer the Sleep Timer setting has priority e You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the recording timer at the same time The system automatically turned on about 15 seconds before the preset time Do not operate the system until the recording starts If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time the timer recording will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Enjoying the powerful sound GROOVE You can listen to music with more powerful sound Press GROOVE GROOVE appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode Press again to cancel GROOVE Tip GROOVE is factory set to on Selecting the surround effe
30. re occurs e To improve broadcast reception reorient or move the supplied antennas near a window or outdoors Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 11 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears 3 Slide the knob to or to repeatedly to select the desired preset station or RDS station name European model only Listening to a non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET and AUTO disappear 3 Slide the knob to or to repeatedly to tune in the desired station Tips To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise press REPEAT FM MODE repeatedly until MONO MODE appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve e To tune automatically press PLAY MODE TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 2 above then slide the knob to KK or to DP The frequency indication changes and scanning stops w
31. s turn it on again If there seems to be no improvement locate the speaker system further away from the TV set Also be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the speaker system such as audio racks TV stands and toys These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out Do not use a CD with tape seals or paste on it as this may damage the player Do not use solvents Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources e Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this system Attempting to do so may damage the system Do not use such discs Note on CD R CD RW playback Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the drive s characteristics Besides the discs which are not yet finalized at the end of recording cannot be played back Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The t
32. ure you extend it fully Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press REPEAT FM MODE until STEREO MODE appears in the display See Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received and check the antenna condition If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet 3 Press 1 to turn on the system 4 Press IB 1 0 and ENTER at the same time 5 Unplug the power cord 6 Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet then press 1 to turn on the system The system is reset to the factory settings All the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer are cleared and must be set again Note You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving Mode Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation cD FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps NO DISC There is no CD in the CD tray NO STEP You have cleared all the tracks you programmed OVER You have reached the end of the CD while pressing BP during play or pause PUSH STOP You pr
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